Film Review – 45 Years

Subtle and haunting, “45 Years” is often an extraordinary dissection of a marital union that’s carried on for decades, where routine has replaced intimacy. It’s not an angry offering from writer/director Andrew Haigh (“Weekend”), remaining insightful while exposing rising discord in a once seemingly happy home. Stars Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay are exquisite in their respective roles, capturing behavior authenticity with care, making the characters feel lived-in. However, the true star of “45 Years” is time itself, with the screenplay carefully shifting perspective and reflection to become an emotional thriller of sorts, studying the sudden disruption of complacency. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com