Private Life (2018)

I was scrolling through the long list of Netflix "what to watch next" and found this little gem. It stars (Billions star/John Adams) Paul Giamatti, along with Kathryn Hahn as his wife. I watch whatever Paul Giamatti is in, he really is a great actor and enjoy seeing him. This is a nice surprise, and envelopes you right into their life of going through IFV and beyond, actually. It chronicles their life as an (ahem) older couple trying to their very best to keep trying despite setbacks. Very charming, funny, endearing, and a wonder what people do when they have to go through such hard decisions. I highly recommend this, as a wonderful treat to sit back and enjoy.

Fmovies: I found myself laughing at several moments. Very smooth and the characters were likeable. A difficult subject which was kept in perspective. The irony in the movie may be lost on some people and it did drag on longer than needed, but better than a lot of your 'franchised' drivel out there.

This is a pretty honest portrayal of what it can feel like to live this experience. I'm not sure Tamara Jenkins would have been able to get so much right, had she not gone through it herself. A sincere thank you for making it.

Private Life fmovies. It is a well done movie. Very delicate subject treated with humor and grace. Funny and realistic at the same time. It was pleasant surprise from Netflix. Good job.

The whole film I was waiting for that high -- that relief to come and it never came. And that just very well may be how it is for those struggling with infertility. It definitely pulls you in and you forget you're watching a movie. Walking away from this I feel I have learned so much more about infertility, relationships etc ... Great acting, and great story telling.

The entire cast turns in wonderful performances. The script is infused with droll humor, and the multiple instances of awkwardness come off as genuine, bolstered by sensitive pacing. The storyline feels a bit worn and redundant at times, but this might have been intentional, considering the subject matter. In contrast, many contemporary American films strive to include way too many plot points. The city scenes and interiors made me miss New York -- the production design was quite good. There are a few subtle surprises in the script which worked well. Highly recommended.