Movie Review: Married Live

This is a drama set in the 1940’s. Chris Cooper plays Harry Allen, a tormented adulterous businessman who is trying to leave his wife for a younger woman. Harry’s bachelor friend, Richard-portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, serves as both his confidant and the story’s moderator. The evolving plot eventually involves and intertwines three different couples. All the characters initially pursue self-centered goals. By story’s end, each individual makes self sacrifices to attain the better good.

The plot was sophisticated, but somewhat predictable. This film is billed as a drama, but did have some exceptional scenes of situational comedy and suspense. Except for his scene as the jilted lover, Chris Cooper’s portrayal of Harry Allen was superb.