The Wife - book and/or film

5 years ago

I have not read The Wife by Meg Wolitzer - wasn't even aware of it until I saw the movie this week. It blew me away - so well done. I loved it! I went to it "blind" - not knowing what it was about. I was simply trusting my friend Lynn's speculation that I'd like it. Boy does Lynn have me pegged! I'm curious whether others here have seen the film or read the book and what they thought of it.

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sherwoodva

5 years ago

My sister saw the movie and loved it. Our library still does not have the book, but copies have been ordered and I've added my name to the list.

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kathy_t
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5 years ago
Well, I am guessing no one has read The Wife or seen the movie, because I know you are not shy. I would encourage you to catch this film while its making the rounds because it's just so interesting and it's also literary. "The Wife" of the title is the wife of a man who has just been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
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5 years ago
I'm sorry, Kathy. I haven't been to a movie since Paint Your Wagon. And now with eyesight issues and limited transportation...I'm not likely to improve upon that date. The book is not in my usual interest category but I did go look it up for a synopsis before I made that decision. I am glad that you enjoyed the movie.
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yoyobon_gw
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Kathy...It is not in our theaters yet , or perhaps came and went. It seems unless a movie has lots of offensive language, violence or excessive noise and explosions it shows to a limited audience around here. I once spoke with the manager of our AMC theaterplex and suggested that since people over 60 have a lot of disposable income perhaps they should consider offering something other than the glut of superheros and obnoxious youth themed films.
sheri_z6
5 years ago
I was in Keene, NH this weekend and The Wife was playing at the local art house theater. I was surprised because I'd never heard of it and Glenn Close is a pretty big name. We don't go to the movies too often, but I do usually keep up with what's out there and I totally missed it.

I will have to see if it's playing anywhere closer to home. Thanks for the info on it kathy!
kathy_t
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5 years ago
I too was surprised that it only played at our art house theater - at least so far. Sometimes an "art film" reappears in town at the mainstream theaters if there is some hype about it. I happened to catch the final screening, but only because someone pointed it out to me. Glenn Close was at her best.
yoyobon_gw
5 years ago
Sadly, and probably a sign of the times, our local art theater closed it's doors due to lack of funding after many years of showing really wonderful movies. Consequently we are left with the big theater chains which rarely show this type of film.
Rosefolly
5 years ago
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Sometimes art movies end up on Netflix or Amazon Prime and you can see them there. Or you can purchase a DVD. They may not get great exposure, but if you seek them out, you can find them.
kathy_t
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5 years ago
It actually did not seem like an "art movie" to me - just not a blockbuster.
tackykat
5 years ago
I read this book in Sept or Oct of this year. Really liked it. As good as the movie is (I may see it someday), few movies ever top their written counterparts, for me.
iamkathy
5 years ago
Glenn Close won a golden globe for best actress last night for her portrayal of the wife in this movie. She gave quite the motivational speech when accepting it. Will have to add this to my list of books to read or movies to see.
woodnymph2_gw
5 years ago
I don't think the film ever played in our area. I will look for the book and the movie. I admire Glenn Close's acting skill.
woodnymph2_gw
4 years ago
Finally I got to see the film, from our local library. I thought the performances from both Glen Close and Jonathan Pryce were stellar. It is an amazing story with several ironic twists. I will look for the book.

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