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Marriage Haze
Because his girlfriend Ratri is betrothed to an engineer, Tedo leaves college to find work in Jakarta. In a short time, he becomes a director and marries the daughter of the company owner. But his wife, Siska is an only child, whose mother died during childbirth, and therefore craves attention. His concern for work only enrages her. Siska ends up neglecting her household and turns to drinking. Meanwhile, Tedo meets his old girlfriend, Ratri, who is now a designer and works with the textile company that he runs. Ratri is unmarried and still in love with Tedo but doesn’t want to steal him away. The climax is when Tedo and Siska die in an accident, and in accordance with Tedo’s last wish, Ratri should raise their child.
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Plot Summary
An overbearing wife and her mild-mannered husband decide to spice up their marriage by agreeing to have one affair each. However, their plan quickly unravels as they face jealousy, misunderstandings, and the unexpected complications of extramarital flirtations.
Critical Reception
Marriage Haze was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often found its premise more amusing than its execution. While the chemistry between the lead actors was sometimes praised, the film's comedic timing and narrative progression were frequently cited as weaknesses.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to balance its comedic ambitions with a coherent plot.
Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase's performances are a highlight, but not enough to salvage the weak script.
The premise offers potential but results in predictable and often unfunny scenarios.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a light, if somewhat dated, comedy with a few amusing moments thanks to the lead actors. However, many felt the story became too predictable and lacked the sharp wit expected from its comedic stars.
Fun Fact
The original script for 'Marriage Haze' was reportedly much darker in tone and intended as a dramatic exploration of marital infidelity before being reworked into a romantic comedy.
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