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1.5/4
Drag the Waters
Unknown - wrote on 12/10/15
'By The Sea' had my recognition in the fact that it was another collaborative starring effort from Jolie and Pitt that was also written/directed by Jolie. It peaked my interest enough to see the film and it's the only thing that kept me till the end. This movie was wearing thin before the halfway point. The drama we are supposed to be invested in is played slowly through character reveals. The only problem is that we don't dive deep into this married couple's broken relationship when that's the intent of the film. It's all so easily understood and on the surface, even though the story wants us to believe it's not. There's no emotional attachment to these characters ever established. The pair are seen spying/interacting with another couple next door. This dynamic doesn't hold much relevance to their own personal distance, as the film wants us to believe otherwise. Great cinematography and Pitt and Jolie's performances are the only solid positives here.
