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A Modern Affair
A Modern Affair is an independent feature directed by Vern Oakley and produced by Tribe Pictures. Starring Stanley Tucci and Lisa Eichhorn, the film's plot reverses the conventions of romantic comedies: instead of man meet woman - fall in love, marry and have baby, in this film the woman gets pregnant, then meets the father, then falls in love. Grace Rhodes (Lisa Eichhorn) is a lonely, successful executive whose biological clock is loudly ticking.
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Plot Summary
A successful and ambitious woman is struggling to balance her career and her personal life. She finds herself in a complex relationship with a man who is emotionally unavailable. As she tries to navigate these challenges, she begins to question her choices and the true meaning of love and commitment.
Critical Reception
A Modern Affair received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its artistic direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Greta Scacchi. However, some found the narrative to be slow-paced and emotionally distant, while others appreciated its contemplative and melancholic tone.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visual style and atmospheric storytelling.
Greta Scacchi's performance as the complex protagonist was widely lauded.
Some critics found the film's deliberate pacing and introspective nature to be a drawback.
Google audience: Audience reception for A Modern Affair is not widely available through typical aggregators, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Despite being an English-language film, 'A Modern Affair' was directed by Russian filmmaker Aleksandr Sokurov, marking a rare foray into international cinema for him.
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