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Wide Open Marriage
The fourth part of the series about permanently neglected and frustrated wives focuses on women in Budapest, London, New York, Paris and Barcelona.
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Plot Summary
A successful architect finds himself in a strained marriage with his wife, who is exploring her own desires. He begins an affair with a younger woman, leading to a complex web of relationships and emotional turmoil. The film explores themes of marital dissatisfaction, infidelity, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.
Critical Reception
Wide Open Marriage was not a critically acclaimed film and received largely negative reviews upon its release. It is often viewed as a product of its time, grappling with themes of changing sexual mores in a somewhat melodramatic and sensationalized fashion. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the plot predictable and the characters unsympathetic.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to tackle complex relationship issues but falls short due to a predictable plot.
Performances are generally seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the dramatic material.
Its exploration of infidelity is considered shallow and sensationalized by many critics.
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Fun Fact
The film's star, Michael Callan, was also known for his role in the musical "West Side Story" (1961) and the TV series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E."
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