The Roses – Budget of $30 million – 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Architect Theo Rose sulks as his colleagues celebrate their new building. They didn’t incorporate his ideas, and he can’t contain his irritation. He escapes the dinner and runs into the kitchen. There, Theo sees Prep Cook Ivy preparing food. He jokes about ending his life, and she asks him how he would do it. Theo contemplates using her knife. She laughs and rejects his idea because she’s using it to prep the food. She gives him a bite, and he gushes at the culinary delight. Ivy informs Theo that she’s leaving to become a chef in America, and he jokingly says he will follow. They touch and shag in the walk-in freezer.
Ten years later, Theo and Ivy Rose are living in Mendocino, California, with two children, Roy and Hattie. Theo works for an architecture firm and receives his first high-profile client, the East Bay Maritime Museum. He creates a unique design that looks like a sailboat. After fighting with the clients, they approve his design. Since his dream came true, he has driven the family to the harbor and shows Ivy and an abandoned building. Theo wants to use their dream home money to buy Ivy a restaurant. She’s giddy and names it ‘We Got Crabs.’ The business has a slow start, so it’s open 3 nights a week, leaving Ivy with the kids most days.
Months later, a horrific storm rolls into town. The city closes a major highway and pushes travelers to the road outside Ivy’s establishment. One of those customers is a highly respected food critic. Ivy panics, but her staff encourages her to make and serve the most spectacular meal. On the other side of town, Theo watches his building sway from the Museum store. As the sails screech, he eases patrons by saying the building is fine. Then, it collapses.
Theo’s wild actions outside of the museum make him internet famous, while the critic praises Ivy’s food, and the customers swarm. Theo loses his job while Ivy thrives. They decide to switch roles until Theo finds a job. He will stay home with the children while Ivy runs the restaurant. This decision leads to bitterness, resentment, and ultimately, divorce for the couple. The Roses declare war when they both refuse to give up the house. He built it and she paid for it. Who will win this war of the Roses?
This classic film remake lives up to the hype with witty, dry humor from two phenomenal actors (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Based on the novel, this movie offers something new for original fans while it attracts today’s audience. The war is over the same issue, but includes a comical deep fake, a smart house, and Julia Child. When the couple is in love, they make snide comments to each other but laugh. It’s a part of their love language. They never take their harsh words seriously. Also, they are quick to apologize or ask for forgiveness. As their marriage collapses, the actors add an edge to their biting comments that make the audience cringe, ooh, and ahh. You are flies on the wall for the slowly dissolving marriage. You must pay attention to the timeline. This marriage doesn’t fall apart overnight. They slowly chip away at it. The writers ensured they were equally at fault for the end. The audience never chooses a side because both wrong and right. When the argument reaches its climax, the camera pans away from both actors. It’s like their reasoning is leaving their body, only leaving room for rage. The audience will feel the impending doom in their gut. You watch to see who will win the war. And the conclusion will leave you in total shock. This update to your favorite classic is perfect for the time, flawless, and a great date movie.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
Hal, play our song and light the fire – Theo
How would you do it – Ivy
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