The Lost Daughter

While watching this film I couldn't help but think of Gyllenhaal's character in the (extremely underrated) show "The Deuce". In that show she was a prostitute-turned-director and in many of the scenes in the movie had to do with the idea of how different film would be if made by a woman. I know that the show was fiction but I couldn't help but think back to that idea. This film starred women and seemed to have a very different feel to it than most movies that I've seen. It helps that the three leads are amazing - Colman is her usual stellar self and Buckley has cemented her place as a top actor. But beyond all of that this film really resonated with me in that I am a parent of three children and at times I feel exactly as they do. I feel overwhelmed and (worse) I feel like I have lost a piece of myself. It really is a fantastic movie.

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OLIVIA COLMAN. JESSIE PLEMONS. DAKOTA JOHNSON.

this is my favorite kind of movie: carried by great actresses. i loved it.

As a childless male I am unqualified to comment directly on the subject matter, but here are some high-level general thoughts:

- Phenomenal first feature from Maggie Gyllenhaal and I hope she continues to make whatever she wishes
- I actually **loved** the editing and writing here and thought it was top notch and would not be surprised if this landed an editing nomination
- Jessie Buckley and Olivia Colman are so insanely talented it is scary
- I feel this is a fairly honest depiction of the struggle to balance work, life, handling the (perceived) lions share of parental responsibility, personal happiness that may not be defined by being a parent, and a sobering reality that just because you have 2 adorable children does not equate to perceived happiness in the moment
- Not everyone knows what they're doing from the jump and it takes years along with some some hard truths and brutal failures to figure your shit out. And when you think you have it under control, you still may see that you don't

Maggie Gyllenhall's debut film, features Olivia Colman in yet another exceptional work. The movie delivers a complexity by addressing the feminine and women's guilt for the choices between personal life and motherhood.

The story was just okay but it’s Colman who lifts this movie above an average rating.

This was worth a watch but I probably wouldn't watch again. The themes explored are important but the film is a bit slow without a strong narrative. It's great to give voice to mothers who resent motherhood though. I might check out the book.

solid and enjoyable for the excellent cast, but it isn't the sort of movie with a very clear or gripping storyline. i think a lot of books with very meandering plots end up being adapted into films when their themes just work better on paper.

I added this to my "phucked up kids" list because, despite the premise implying the mothers are awful, THEIR KIDS WERE THE WORST.
Oh yea, and it's a good film.

An intruigung film, with impeccable direction, great performances and a thoroughly captivating and perfectly-unfolding plot, depicting a woman's struggle with motherhood, and her journey of redemption.

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