An Unmarried Woman
by Paul Mazursky
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Actor: Alan Bates, Cliff Gorman, Jill Clayburgh, Lisa Pelican, Michel MurphyDirector: Paul Mazursky
Brand: Fox
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 124 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-01-10
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of An Unmarried Woman
Movie Review: SURVIVAL and SUCCESS re-entering SINGLEHOOD. TIMELESS!
Summary: 5 Stars
ERICA had it ALL. An adoring husband, the gorgeous Midtown NYC upper floor apt., a well adjusted and precocious teenage daughter, a fulfilling art gallery job and three gal pals in various stages of their womanhood and relationships, who convened as a spiritual support group. ONE fateful day, hubby decides to "come clean" about his relationship with his younger secretary and opt for the "easy non messy exit".
This storyline is intuitive and realistic as the portrayal of grieving a "beautiful life" evolves from the abject powerlessness of Erica's new reality. She has gone from the normal "touchstone" of her circle of companions, to one of the searching and confused singles, yearning to understand how such a life could disappear.
One of the poignant aspects of Mazursky's script is an earnest attempt to prevent the child from inheriting the sting's and foibles of the adults. Erica's pivotal scenes with her child post-marriage offer fruitful insights into the role-changes of motherhood after the male figure leaves. It resolves the emotional fallout in the most classy way, honesty and vulnerability while still being the parent and knowing where to be the "pal".
Because this was filmed in the 70's - some of the social nuances are not as shocking now as they were then. The therapy sessions were actually filmed with a REAL professional, and there was nothing fabricated for hollywood in this drama. This movie advocated counseling and demystified the stigma that was attached to "help" back in the 70s.
BRAVO ... I hoped she would go to England with the artistic and gregarious Alan Bates, however, the changes have given Erica the POWER to judge between the ephemeral and trivial in life versus the resolute choices we can make that establish a comfort zone.
I LOVE THIS MOVIE. It makes me realize that CHANGES are a given, and emotional confidence in deeds and accountability for our humanity - makes growth worthwhile even when it is painful.
Summary of An Unmarried Woman
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