Take this Waltz

Take this Waltz: DVD Review

From Academy Award nominated director Sarah Polley and featuring an all star cast including Academy Award winner Michelle Williams (My Week with Marilyn, Blue Valentine), Seth Rogan (Knocked Up, Stepbrothers) and Luke Kirby (Mambo Italiano, Fury) comes Take This Waltz.

 

The story follows Margot (Michelle Williams), a freelance writer who is happily married to Lou (Seth Rogan), a cookbook writer.

 

Whilst on a business trip, Margot meets Daniel (Luke Kirby) and an immediate chemistry is formed between the two, even more so when she finds out that Daniel has just moved in across the street. Throughout the Toronto summer both Margot and Daniel share moments and encounters heightening their relationship. One scene which stands out is the scene in which Margot and Daniel spend the day together and ride the waltzer in a run down room, in the dark, accompanied by the song `Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles`

 

Although the film starts slow, which is no surprise with it being an indie film, it soon progresses as the story pans out and we get to know more about the characters and relationships of both Margot and Lou and Margot and Daniel.

 

Set against the backdrop of Toronto in the summer, it’s a film filled with colour and beautiful backdrops and scenery, one scene that stands out in particular is the scene in which Margot dreams about kissing Daniel infront of a lighthouse. The scene is full of

 

colour, the streams of sunlight contrasting the blue of the sea and the white and red of the lighthouse.

 

Michelle Williams gives a believable performance of a happily married woman facing the challenge of having feelings for another. Luke Kirby adds brilliantly to the cast, as does Seth Rogan, surprisingly. Famous mainly for his comedic roles in Knocked Up and Step Brothers it was nice to see him come out of his comfort zone in a more serious role.

 

Rating: 15

 

UK Release Date: 7^th January 2013

 

Cast: Michelle Williams, Seth Rogan, Luke Kirby

 

Directed by: Sarah Polley

 

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUQTNY5yaVk

 

3/5

 

Emily Pontin