Enemies, a Love Story
Enemies, a Love Story

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Enemies, a Love Story

1989
Movie
119 min
English

A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Director: Nunnally JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Herman H. Brodsky, a Polish Jewish writer living in New York City, is entangled in a chaotic love triangle involving his two ex-wives, who he is still intimate with, and his current pregnant fiancée. As he attempts to navigate these complex relationships, the ghosts of his past in Poland and his experiences during the Holocaust continue to haunt him, complicating his present and future.

Critical Reception

Enemies, a Love Story received mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its dark humor, sharp dialogue, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ron Silver. However, some found the film's tonal shifts jarring and the narrative occasionally convoluted, while others appreciated its unflinching look at the psychological toll of trauma and complicated relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic tone and exploration of complex relationships.

  • Ron Silver's performance as the tormented protagonist was frequently highlighted.

  • Some found the plot overly tangled and the transitions between humor and drama abrupt.

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Awards & Accolades

Ron Silver was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Isaac Bashevis Singer, who was a Nobel Prize laureate.

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