Take This Waltz

Sarah Polley proves that her magnificent feature directorial debut Away From Her was no fluke with this offbeat romantic comedy that casts Michelle Williams as a reasonably happily married woman who finds herself attracted to the artsy dude across the street (Luke Kirby). Seth Rogen plays the affable husband who thinks life is OK—up until life throws a curveball. The movie is far from predictable, and it brings a fresh approach to the well-worn genre. Williams is characteristically terrific in the role, and Rogen continues to prove that he is very much at home in heavy movies. Polley, who also wrote the movie, has amazing command of her performers as a director. She truly is one of the greater talents behind a camera these days. Sarah Silverman has a supporting role that offers quite a few surprises.