The Meddler

"The Meddler"

Watched English movie "The Meddler". This movie is directed by Lorene Scafaria. It stars Susan Sarandon as Marnie, Rose Byrne as Lori & J.K.Simmons as Zipper. It released in 2016 and is 1 hour 43 minutes long. I watched the movie with Aditi. 

After death of her husband, Marnie decides to move to the city where her daughter stays. Left with no one else and coming to the new city, the only person she can turn to is her daughter who is trying to cope up with a breakup. 

What happens next? Who is the meddler? What does she meddle in?

Outwardly, character of Marnie is outgoing and helpful. She makes friends easily. Goes out of the way to help strangers. Doesn't mind spending her money on them. Constantly pesters her daughter. She shuns any advances by men. But in reality she is lonely. She searches company to cope with the loss of her husband and her loneliness. 

Character of Lori is a bit melodramatic. She suffocates by constant attention of her mother. She wants fate to make decision for her but doesn't like when her mom tries to make one. 

Zipper is impressive. Being a biker, he looks very decent and robust at the same time. He expresses his feelings effectively with limited dialogues. Simmons has a very good personality. 

The reason that gives release to Marnie, however, is not as strong as it should have been. As a result it appears unconvincing and audience gets a feeling that something is amiss. 

Acting is good. Direction is good. Story could have been better. Cinematography is ok.

Not a must watch.