I mean its nice when it is there, but at the same time, I am perfectly fine if there isnt one. He should be directing more films. Yet, while Alex's struggle of having to juggle with much more than work related issues is immediately apparent, there appears to be little space for growth or introspection, making her overall journey unremarkable. And I know how to describe her appearance. But the way it was presented was quite pleasing. It was simple and obviously realistic.
This is a directional debut for a supporting actor. Her husband who takes care of the household, is now deserted them. As a result of their paths she mostly works, often long hours and some weekends while he mostly takes care of the house and their son. There's just so must Winstead can do here with a script that came across to me as being way too incredulous and nonsensical. The viewer in Central Nebraska may not relate to them, but some of the themes are supposed to transcend setting.
The film stars , , Katie Nehra, Chris Messina, , and Skylar Gaertner. If you want to learn a big moral lesson and then write a thesis statement on how divorce affects young women, then this is not your movie. There is drama incorporated through Alex's work and legal pursuits, drama with her child, drama with her family, her love life and marriage. Summary: Workaholic attorney Alex Mary Elizabeth Winstead is forced to reinvent her life after her husband suddenly leaves. The main thing which makes Alex of Venice worthy of a moderate recommendation is the perfect performances, not only Winstead's, but also the ones from Don Johnson, Skylar Gaertner and Julianna Guill. They have a young son Dakota, and George is making every effort to be a good father.
Plus, she also knows how to encourage Alex to get out there again for new dates, new dresses, and new experiences—like dropping ecstasy. She also has to cry too, which is surprising, but it works. Nevertheless, veteran character actor Chris Messina vaulted easily past both hurdles for something more than a great debut with Alex of Venice; he made a great movie, period. Was problem with budget or directors inexperience, I can't tell. She stars here as Alex, a driven environmental attorney for Earth Now, and who's currently in litigation to stop the construction of a spa which may be damaging the surrounding habitat. Petersburg of the Empire period, Eugene Onegin is a jaded but dashing aristocrat — a man often lacking in empathy, who suffers from restlessness, melancholy and, finally, regret.
These characters are Godless, artistic, environmentally concerned, and unconventional. All in all, this movie is a one time watch and forget. As Director, he shows a keen gift for extracting the essential nature from each of the film's fine cast. Don Johnson is excellent, and Chris Messina brings a gravitas to the screen. She looks great for her age. Winstead is entirely attractive and terrifically alert and alive throughout. The lead lady is beautiful when she has make up on, so guys will appreciate that.
This is not an unexpected film, but with its limits it had narrated a fine story. As has been the case in films such as Smashed and Faults in recent years, her performance is the best part of the film. Between Alex of Venice and Cold in July, 2014 may be the year that Johnson began a creative, independent renaissance. But it is just not remarkable enough to recommend. The reason for his departure from this stay-at-home dad existence is left somewhat vague other than he needs a change as he grows older, but Alex is likewise forced to grow into a different person, one who must reflect on her past decisions from getting married at 19 and onwards.
Supporting cast do a wonderful job of carrying an otherwise lackluster character study to a predictable end. The film opens with the family cohabitating peacefully in the doldrums of Venice California but things get ugly quickly as we learn George the husband, played by Chris Messina, isn't happy and wants to separate. But just in case you see it uncensored, for me the sound went out a lot. With a vision unpronounced anywhere but in their head, they ask audiences, and anyone else who will listen, to take a leap of faith. I liked the cast too.
We don't ever know why Alex's work is so important to her, or why she cannot relate in the most basic way to her son, or how she feels about her husband, or why she thinks it's okay to expect that everyone else is responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks of raising a child and managing a career. I watched this mostly because of her. It was a pleasure to discover that someone who has been on the independent film making scene for some time had decided to step behind the camera. The family lives on a quiet street and roams the area in peaceful bliss. Will the marsh be saved? Alex's poignant reexamination of her priorities are at once engaging and heartbreaking as exquisitely brought to bear by the wondrous Winstead. The sister's character is all over the place. Johnson displays a well of sagacity here that we can only hope will be sipped from more frequently in the future.
There might be an idea of a missed opportunity after viewing Alex Of Venice. Alex is left to handle an important case involving a tadpole-destroying spa development supervised by slick but not uncaring entrepreneur and tend to her withdrawn son and manage her motley household all by her lonesome. So will Alex find happiness? All in all, although this film has some charm, at times, and the atmospherics of Venice, California are pleasing to the eye, I just couldn't buy into the storyline which, more often than not, came across to me as phony as a 3 dollar bill. All of these people have issues but they each seem to care about the others, they just don't always know what is a proper way to deal with everything. There is a potentially powerful theme at the core of Alex of Venice. But she didn't look enough like Julia Roberts, and she never was the one fighting for justice.