Movie MarauderFriends with Money
June 20th 2009 00:30
This Nicole Holofcener directed movie, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006, intimately explores relationships between friends. It’s insightful and well executed but be warned there are moments where it’s frustrating and downright depressing.
At the centre of this story is Olivia (Jennifer Anniston) who after giving up her job as a teacher is currently working as a maid, stalking a married man, smoking pot and seeing all the wrong people. In stark contrast, her friends are married, successful and to a varying degree, wealthy. Olivia’s self esteem is at an all time low, she can’t figure out what to do with her life, she’s being taken advantage of and she’s miserable. However, as we delve deeper into the lives of her friends, we discover that perhaps hers is not the deepest sadness.
Olivia’s friend Jane is a successful clothing designer too depressed to wash her hair.
Franny, Christine & Olivia in Jane's designs
There is good news on the horizon. Things do begin to look up for Olivia as she gives up her job and finds romance in a very unlikely place. It is a refreshing change to see Anniston in the role of a struggling, lost soul. She is surprisingly good and demonstrates acting abilities beyond her usual range. There are some lighter moments in the movie. The relationship that builds between Aaron and his new man friend is really very cute and the slipping away of Jane’s sanity does provide for some comic relief, if somewhat dark. The first time I saw this movie, I was unimpressed. But on second viewing I discovered its merits. You will be able to relate to at least one of these characters and hopefully it will give you the opportunity to look and maybe even laugh at yourself.
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