Review: Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce delve into the dark bargains of marriage in 'The Wife'
by Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Aug 20, 2018
3 minutes
Made by adults for adults, "The Wife" is an intimate drama that offers an inside look at a marriage and the dark bargains couples sometimes have to make with each other.
Expertly pared by screenwriter Jane Anderson from Meg Wolitzer's celebrated novel - and sensitively directed by Swedish filmmaker Bjorn Runge - "The Wife" features Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce, fine actors who can convey a lot without doing too much.
This strong acting, especially by
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