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A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.A 1940s-set drama where an adulterous man plots his wife's death instead of putting her through the humiliation of a divorce.
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- TriviaThe movie that Pierce Brosnan is watching in the movie theater is actually 1951's "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" starring Ava Gardner and James Mason. There is a visible "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" movie poster behind Pierce Brosnan as he makes a telephone call in the lobby of the theater. "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" is in color whereas "East Side, West Side" was in black and white. "Pandora" was made two years after the setting of "Married Life" which starts in 1949.
- GoofsRichard Langley sees the film Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (1951) in a movie theater in 1949, two years before movie's release.
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Richard Langley: I'm not at all certain that one can build happiness upon the unhappiness of someone else
- SoundtracksI Can't Give You Anything But Love
Written by Dorothy Fields and Jimmy McHugh
Performed by Doris Day
Courtesy of Soundies. Inc.
By Arrangement with DePUGH MUSIC
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An entanglement of lies and secrets
Married Life is set in 1949; the story opens into a picturesque, affluent suburb where Harry Allen (Chris Cooper) resides with his wife, Pat (Patricia Clarkson). But there's trouble brewing beyond the perfect picket fences. Harry has fallen deeply in love with a blonde beauty named Kay (Rachel McAdams). He confesses his secret to his longtime bachelor friend, Richard (Pierce Brosnan), and even introduces Richard to the lovely Kay. Unfortunately for Harry, Richard is instantly smitten, and makes up his mind that he will do whatever it takes to win Kay for himself. Harry, meanwhile, continues to plot ways to escape his marriage, though he fears leaving Pat will destroy her. He soon decides the most humane thing would be to dispose of her the old-fashioned way, with the aid of a little poison. While he debates on when to make his move, we learn that Pat actually has a few secrets of her own. Married Life is a very clever take on the trials and tribulations of marriage. It's a dramatic piece that shows what people do for love and the extreme lengths they go so that they can be with someone. One can never truly know what is going trough their partner's mind and people will always have secrets. The film has a very tense atmosphere and could be just as easily described as a psychological thriller. Visually, the film is stunning and the recreation of the era is mesmerizing. The set design is tremendous and so are the costumes. However, the film biggest strength relies undeniably in the extremely talented cast. Chris Cooper is terrific, specially in the second and third act of the film. Rachel Mcadams is adorable as usual and Pierce Brosnan is very charming. Patricia Clarkson also delivered a very solid performance. Overall, a beautifully crafted and highly entertaining film.
7.5/10
7.5/10
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- Budget
- $12,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,507,990
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $55,851
- Mar 9, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $2,888,315
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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