Husband & Wife
Husband & Wife

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Husband & Wife

2017
Movie
105 min
Italian

Married for ten years, in full crisis, thinking about divorce. But following a failed scientific experiment, they suddenly find one inside the body of the other.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users78%
Director: John TurturroGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling playwright, suffering from writer's block, finds inspiration in his therapist's unorthodox methods and the complex dynamics of his own marriage. As his personal life begins to intertwine with his creative process, he grapples with themes of love, infidelity, and the search for meaning.

Critical Reception

Husband & Wife received mixed reviews from critics, with praise directed at John Turturro's performance and the film's ambitious, albeit sometimes uneven, exploration of marital relationships and artistic struggles. Some found the film's meta-narrative and philosophical underpinnings thought-provoking, while others felt it was overly self-indulgent and lacked a clear emotional core.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intellectual ambition and Turturro's performance.

  • Criticized for its occasionally convoluted narrative and lack of emotional resonance.

  • Appreciated for its unique blend of comedy and drama exploring marital complexities.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique take on marriage and relationships, with many finding the performances strong and the dialogue engaging. Some users, however, felt the film was a bit too 'artsy' or slow-paced for their taste.

Fun Fact

John Turturro also wrote, directed, and starred in the film, a testament to his multifaceted creative vision for the project.

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Jolang

Jolang

Andrea (Pierfrancesco Favino) and Sofia (Kasia Smutniak) are a lovely couple, indeed they were. Married for ten years in crisis, they think of divorce. But as a result of a scientific experiment by Andrea suddenly they find themselves one i...