12-14-2015, 12:18 AM
Doppelgangers strike again.
Ethan and Sophie’s relationship has disintegrated to the point where their marriage counselor (Ted Danson) prescribes something special for them -- a weekend at a remote cabin. Ethan and Sophie find the cabin enchanting, and are equally intrigued by a guest house on the property, but uncertain whether they have access to it as well.
Sophie eventually walks over to the guest house, where she’s surprised to encounter Ethan in a very pleasant mood; they end up having great sex. On another occasion, Ethan walks over to the guest house and finds an appealing Sophie -- and they have great sex. It takes a while for Ethan and Sophie to realize that they are not encountering each other in the guest house but two other residents who look just like them -- in essence, better versions of themselves.
What exactly is going on, and what should they do about it?
Not a bad idea, actually. But a movie needs to be more than just an idea. The setup doesn't pan out in any sensible way, and the resolution is unsatisfying. And it wouldn't hurt to make Ethan and Sophie more interesting people so I could give a damn about them. And maybe the director shouldn’t make such a big deal about most of the dialog being improvised. Scripts can be a good thing. Really.
Trivia: Ted Danson is the director’s stepfather and helped finance the film. The filming location is Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen's home and their guest house.
Again, not the doppelganger you want to meet. Skip it.
Ethan and Sophie’s relationship has disintegrated to the point where their marriage counselor (Ted Danson) prescribes something special for them -- a weekend at a remote cabin. Ethan and Sophie find the cabin enchanting, and are equally intrigued by a guest house on the property, but uncertain whether they have access to it as well.
Sophie eventually walks over to the guest house, where she’s surprised to encounter Ethan in a very pleasant mood; they end up having great sex. On another occasion, Ethan walks over to the guest house and finds an appealing Sophie -- and they have great sex. It takes a while for Ethan and Sophie to realize that they are not encountering each other in the guest house but two other residents who look just like them -- in essence, better versions of themselves.
What exactly is going on, and what should they do about it?
Not a bad idea, actually. But a movie needs to be more than just an idea. The setup doesn't pan out in any sensible way, and the resolution is unsatisfying. And it wouldn't hurt to make Ethan and Sophie more interesting people so I could give a damn about them. And maybe the director shouldn’t make such a big deal about most of the dialog being improvised. Scripts can be a good thing. Really.
Trivia: Ted Danson is the director’s stepfather and helped finance the film. The filming location is Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen's home and their guest house.
Again, not the doppelganger you want to meet. Skip it.
I'm nobody's pony.