Juliet, Naked

— Ethan Hawke often finds parts in smaller, quirky films where his sort of scrappy voice and ability to perfectly underplay a role with a twinkle in his eye always win me over. "Juliet, Naked" [DVD] fits right in and it's a very pleasant experience, focusing on the story line with nicely interwoven, low-key moments to create an interesting romantic dramedy, instead of painfully referencing current events or trying to work on too many allegorical levels. It's a touching, sometimes bittersweet look at life, family, and love with a fairly realistic slant. I liked it a lot.

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[2018. 97 min. Directed by Jesse Peretz. Starring Ethan Hawke, Chris O'Dowd, and Rose Byrne.]
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/juliet-naked-2018