Modern and humorous rereading of Warren Adler’s classic hits Brazilian theaters on Thursday, 28, with Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch
The Roses: Until death separates themnovelty based on the novel The Roses War (1981), from Warren Adlermakes a modern rereading of the story that already had a version released in 1989, directed by Danny Devito (Matilda), and that had Michael Douglas (Savage) and Kathleen Turner (Ardent bodies) Rosescouple in a self -destructive divorce process.
Now, Olivia Colman (The favorite) and Benedict Cumberbatch (Weird doctor) embody this couple who seems perfect at first glance, until her career, chef, take off and his, architect, plummers. Suddenly, Margarina’s life of commercial and rehearsed smiles turns into a home battlefield full of jealousy, resentments and small everyday sabotage – all with a lot of British charm.
The great asset of the film is the explosive chemistry among the protagonists. Colman maintains its usual accuracy of refined and acidic text, while Cumberbatch It surprises by loosening and revealing its most comical side. It is impossible not to laugh at situations that, in another context, would be dramatic: Irony -laden insults, subtle humiliations, and well -calculated attacks on the home and ego of others.
One of the most striking changes in relation to the version of Devil It is the inversion of gender papers. If in the 1989 movie the woman was portrayed as diminished before the man – a reflection of the time – now she is a successful professional, leaving her husband at her mercy. This turn gives freshness to the story and causes fun reflections on power, success, masculinity, gender war and marital competitiveness.
In this new version, humor is more verbal and sophisticated, with sharp and supporting dialogues that help feed rivalry, even if some end up erasing. The absence of the lawyer-notor of Danny Devito It is felt: Allison Janney (Me, Tonya) appears as a woman’s lawyer, but her presence is discreet and without the same narrative weight. Still, the script of Tony McNamara It keeps the audience entertained with malice, small traps and absurd situations.
The direction of Jay Roach (Entering a cold) does not try to reinvent the wheel, but knows how to orchestrate the marital duel with rhythm and lightness. The combination of acid humor, British sarcasm and domestic sabotage ensures constant laughs and moments of pure fun. This new version can be distinct from the original, bringing a lighter, modern and verbal approach, without losing the spirit of the romance of the novel Adler.
In short, The Roses: Until death separates them It is an updated, humorous and delicious version of the classic literary. Between intelligent insults, Machiavellian domestic strategies and moments of distorted affection, Colman and Cumberbatch They prove that divorce can be cruel… but also hilarious. Perfect for those who like to laugh at the marital chaos of others and, perhaps, feel grateful that he has not yet found his soul mate.
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