Enough Said (2013)

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Divorce is usually a detail assigned to a character to make him or her more complicated or provide some context for his or her world. Rarely does it play such an integral role as it does in "Enough Said," the latest from Nicole Holofcener. Starring two actors still best known for their star-making television turns, there's a lot about second chances in this story of two middle-aged parents giving each other and themselves the benefit of the doubt.There's something so touching, raw and frankly surprising about the chemistry between Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the late James Gandolfini. Louis-Dreyfus is certainly not known for down-to-earth characters and Gandolfini made his name playing a Mafioso, yet what they have on screen is tender and honest. Holofcener really gets them to click and appear so completely relatable.Much of "Enough Said" is simply these two navigating each other and their relationships with their children and exes. The only conflicts (though it's a big one) is when Louis-Dreyfus' Eva learns that Gandolfini's Albert is, amazingly enough, her new client/bestie Marianne's (Catherine Keener) ex-husband. Eva's fear that the truth will ruin both relationships pivots the narrative entirely around when Albert and Marianne inevitably find out.The simplicity is refreshing and charming in a way, but also leaves something to be desired. Holofcener sheds a lot of truth on divorced life and what it's like to raise an 18-year-old with your ex while moving onward, and the simplicity of her story allows this to really sink in, but it's not all that challenging. It's real and it connects, but there's no internal struggle for the viewer to have, perhaps because Eva's situation is so unlikely. The consequences of it all, namely the challenges Eva has with her daughter, Ellen (Tracey Fairaway) and Ellen's friend Chloe (Tavi Gevinson) plus Albert's issues with his daughter (Eve Hewson), create some familiar, smaller conflicts, but they are ancillary at best.Yet it all comes down to Louis-Dreyfus and Gandolfini making a tangible connection to the audience. Their relationship is raw, awkward – not glamorized like most mainstream films targeting a 40- 60 demographic. In fact, Keener's character, among the least likable, represents that kind of Hollywood-So Cal sheen in a way, perhaps to highlight that distinction. Regardless, "Enough Said" strikes some resonant chords when it comes to relationships and not just romantic ones. Any film that can reach that level of depth deserves a wholehearted commendation. Thanks for reading! Visit moviemusereviews.com for more

There are movies and there are films - Enough Said is wonderful little film that focuses on coming into later-adulthood in a really marvelous manner.As with most of independent films, Enough Said is a verbose film that focuses on the characters and their real life struggles in a slightly exaggerated but entertaining fashion.Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Eva, a slightly faulted divorcée and single mother, soon to be empty-nester, struggling in the dating scene for the over forty. When she meets a nice man named Albert at a party, played by James Gandolfini, things seem to take a turn for the positive. At the same party, she meets a worldly poet (Catherine Keener) who becomes a new masseuse client and friend. Things become complicated when the degree of separation between these three characters is revealed to be closer than first thought.If anyone has ever told you that a 'coming of age' story can only be for those burgeoning adults facing the real world, they are mistaken. Enough Said is a coming of age story for grown-ups who face the next step of adulthood.Enough Said is smartly written to examine the trials of true adulthood in a comprehensive manner. Topics typically resigned for fleeting character traits are instead used as wholly centered subjects of this film, specifically: parenthood, long term marriage, and divorce. And yet, despite being typically depressing subject matters, Enough Said keeps the film light with smart humor.If a film is to use its characters as a tool for a film, the characters need to be complex, original and endearing. Enough Said fits the bill and Julia Louis-Dreyfus shines alongside James Gandolfini. Neither character is perfect or flawless, but are portrayed with real life complexity.Enough Said is dialogue driven so those hoping to find more action and 'events' might want to skip this film. Adults who want a great film should check it out, as there are only positive things to be said for this little gem.Please check out our website for complete reviews of all the recent releases.

here we have two divorcees meeting , falling in love would be amateur as they have found out . dialogues are earthly and events cover a few months . their children (with ex partner) will soon go to college . physical attraction does not happen but personalities match . the going gets better until one becomes too careful and seeks opinion of ex partner . obviously one does not want to marry a wrong person again . but truth is love never guarantees happiness. it is a risk one should take with hope of getting a good match . there is a joke in question which everybody asks a masseuse . reminds me of a Hindi movie 'cheeni kum' where joke centred on a guy's teeth . everyone has different tastes so somebody we hate may be loved by somebody else . sometimes people expect and seethe but never tell unaware person of his mistake .

As a young man, I love my romantic comedies to be raucous and sex-crazy, but however I do like my mature romantic comedies every once in awhile and Enough Said is well-suited for that category. Not only I became interested due to the hype, this is James Gandolfini's second-to-last-role, which he completely nailed. The movie reaches sitcom territory at times, but the movie is undeniably charming and even bittersweet. The dialog feels very natural and the chemistry between the two main leads is through the roof.This film is essentially about two middle-aged people falling in love. There is Eva who is divorced and is worried about sending her only child away to college. Then there is the like-minded Albert who is a little round, but seems to be a very laidback gentleman. When Eva becomes a masseuse and a friend of Albert's ex-wife, Eva begins to question her decisions.The acting is unquestionably fantastic. Julia-Louis Dreyfus really need more film roles because she killed it as the quirky Eva who is trying to find some love. James Gandolfini plays a man outside of his type. Instead of a toughened, gangster-like character, his character is more likable and more curmudgeonly. Toni Collette does a good job as Eva's friend and Catherine Keener delivers a fine performance as Albert's ex-wife who always complains to Eva about him.Overall, Enough Said is a charming and surprisingly original entry in the field of romantic comedies. A rom com that is universally loved is a rare sight and this film happens to be one. It's charming, poignant, and even bittersweet. The realistic feeling and natural dialog is also what further enhances the film. I was checking out this film mainly because of James Gandolfini, but I'm glad I was able to watch this beautiful film about middle-aged romance. I rate this film 9/10.