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Hope Springs
2012 100 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.6
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: David Frankel
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Description
After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$63.54M
Worldwide:
$114.28M
Starring
Meryl Streep
Actor
Tommy Lee Jones
Actor
Steve Carell
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Hope Springs is generally regarded as a well-acted, mature exploration of long-term marital struggles, anchored by the strong performances of Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones. While some find its uplifting message and focus on aging relatable, others criticize the screenplay for offering overly simplistic solutions to complex emotional issues.
| Acting | Meryl Streep delivers a versatile and emotionally resonant performance that effectively anchors the film's exploration of aging and intimacy. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in addressing the neglected, yet universally relevant theme of intimacy and emotional drift in long-term marriages. | |
| Acting | Tommy Lee Jones provides a compelling and convincing portrayal of a husband whose apathy and resistance mirror the reality of many long-term partners. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided: some viewers find the plot uplifting and relatable, while others dismiss it as a simplistic, formulaic approach to deep marital crises that prioritizes physical acts over emotional work. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as a slow, contemplative experience that satisfies fans of adult dramas but may feel tedious or heavy to audiences expecting a traditional comedy. |