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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
2014 119 min United States of America R 18+
★6.4
Drama
Director: Ned Benson
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Description
A New York couple's relationship is tested after the loss of their child. This film is the wide-released combination of the original two :him and :her volumes that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$587,774
Worldwide:
$1.45M
Starring
James McAvoy
Actor
Jessica Chastain
Actor
Viola Davis
Actor
Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2014
— Caméra d'Or
Cannes Film Festival 2014
— Un Certain Regard
Key opinion
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them is a somber and intimate examination of grief and relationship dissolution, bolstered by the powerful chemistry between its lead actors. While praised for its atmospheric sincerity, the film is widely viewed as a compromised version of a more ambitious two-part project, leading to debates over whether the narrative depth was sacrificed for accessibility.
| Acting | Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy deliver grounded, organic performances that anchor the film's emotional core and convey the complex tension of a failing marriage. | |
| Direction | The film maintains a contemplative and sincere atmosphere that effectively mirrors the internal struggle of its characters without resorting to excessive melodrama. | |
| Score | The soundtrack by Son Lux successfully enhances the film's intimate, melancholic tone and deepens its emotional resonance. | |
| Editing | The narrative depth is impacted by the transition from a two-part diptych to a single film, with many critics arguing that the editing compromises necessary character development and psychological nuance. | |
| Pacing | The slow, contemplative pacing provides an immersive experience for those seeking a character study, though it may be perceived as exhausting or lacking momentum by others. |