Written by Jason Robert Brown (Original Stage Play) and Richard LaGravenese (Screenplay)
Starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan
A musical about a struggling actress and her successful novelist husband as they each show their side of the story of their short marriage. Simultaneously showing the breakdown from end to beginning of what made them so great together as well as building it up to when it all falls apart, this eerily beautiful film spares no time before throwing the punches.
Opening with a heartbreaking song about her husband leaving her, Anna Kendrick draws you in and sticks her big, depressing hooks in you. Beautifully melancholy, you immediately feel her pain and become immersed in the story with the first notes.
Who hurt you, Anna?… WHO HURT YOU?!
While I feel this is probably much better as a stage play than it is as a film, it was certainly and intriguing movie. The initially thought the jumping back and forth between times would be distracting and/or confusing, the musical aspect of it made it very easy to follow. And onto of all that, the songs were enchanting. I can't get over how hauntingly sincere the opening song "Still Hurting" is, and how quickly it set the tone for her pain.
Note: That link, unfortunately, isn't to Anna Kendrick's rendition of that song, but beautiful regardless.
This musical won't go down in history with the likes of "Les Misérables" and other classic musicals. But it is definitely worth the watch if you enjoy them.
My Rating: 6/10
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