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'Matt and Mara' Review: A Nervy, Subtly Slippery Relationship Drama
VarietyStory by Guy Lodge
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Two neurotic writers navigate the precarious waters of a platonic friendship in this taut relationship drama that ruminates on the age-old question of whether men and women can truly be just friends.
beat sheet
- Director Guy Lodge delivers a nuanced, emotionally fraught take on the 'When Harry Met Sally' premise, exploring the anxieties that arise when creatively-driven friends try to keep things strictly professional
- Lead actors Matt Damon and Mara Rooney bring palpable on-screen chemistry to their roles, capturing the delicate balance between their characters' intellectual connection and the underlying sexual tension that threatens to upend their bond
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Matt Damon, Mara Rooney, Guy Lodge, 'Matt and Mara'