Enough Said - A Movie Review

I hear you’re going out with somebody new. Hope it’s not my ex-husband.

After trying to figure out a difficult love triangle, Enough Said was released to theaters in 2013. Eva, a divorced woman, decides to go out with a man that she met at a party. Realizing that he is the ex-husband of her new client, Eva is wrapped in a dilemma.

Love is a difficult world. That’s what I like about Enough Said. Although love is an integral theme, it provides various statements about the way you view the world. Relationships evolve depending on how you write the pathway.

No matter what, Julie Louis-Dreyfuss will always be Elaine Benes to me. Louis-Dreyfuss is a natural at comedic delivery. And she is also great at being serious. Caught in a (not-so) love triangle, Eva has to decide on whether to listen to her heart or others’ opinions.

That’s one element about her character that got on my nerves. She was rude and didn’t think about others. Her development goes to show that we are still growing as adults.

In his final film before his untimely passing, I like the way James Gandolfini studied his character. Gandolfini believed that this role was not the right choice for him. I liked the way he studied his quirks. Obviously not a perfect person, Albert shows audiences that you can change. You are still you no matter what.

The interactions between Louis-Dreyfuss and Gandolfini were the best. They had a fun time improvising. The scene where they were out on their first date made me giggle with the humorous conversations that they had. They also did a great job in emotional sequences, displaying their dramatic sides.

Conversations are important. Enough Said is all about the dialogue. The dialogue felt natural displaying realistic conversations. A conversation can be about anything.

That’s not the only relationship that is focused on. While Catherine Keener was excellent, the subplot between Eva, her daughter, and her daughter’s friend was pivotal. Ellen (Tracey Fairaway) is leaving for college. Spend time with family instead of talking about issues with other people. That only destroys relationships.

I was happy to see Toni Collette. Her diverse acting abilities always impress me. Colette and Dreyfuss shared the best comedic scenes. Even though the film does not focus on Collette’s character, she also learns an important lesson about love.

Enough Said is a good example for anyone who is struggling with relationships. We’ll fall in and out of love. However, it is highly essential to be honest. Listening to others about their opinions about the people who they dated in previous relationships is not a wise decision.

Based on the real-life experiences that she had, I liked Nicole Holofcener’s take on this love story. She focused highly on character interactions. I’m impressed with the way she connected to audiences, specifically older viewers.

Holofcener tested audiences. We should never judge anybody based on others’ opinions. With the way the story was presented, I judged characters too soon, myself.

We can all relate to Enough Said. Even though this film does not apply to my generation, I was still able to connect to it. Viewers of any age will enjoy this film. We’re all trying to find our place, love, and careers that fit us.

Life is all about making decisions. Reach out, listen, and learn. Adulthood is another major theme. Growing old is tough, but it’s important to have a positive outlook. Make friends, form relationships, and explore career opportunities.

I had a fun time watching Enough Said. I recommend it for a date night.