Sometimes, small, independent films with little hope of being in the spotlight feature incredible scripts, or phenomenal performances that throw them into that light. The latter is the case for Glenn Close's latest film, 'The Wife'. Her performance in this film is nothing short of masterful, especially since she boldly relies on something that has not been popular in a while, face acting; a kind of throwback to silent films. With one expression and glance deep into her eyes, the audience finds out a handful of her inner troubles.
While the story is not really groundbreaking and the twist somewhat predictable, the film still has its message, still has a voice that deserves to be heard, although at the end of the day the film is all about Close, her anger bubbling throughout until one final explosion at the end. That alone is worth watching. Jonathan Pryce is also absolutely fantastic in the thankless role of the poet husband, and the chemistry and back-and-forth between the two of them is on point.
Hopefully, this will be Close's year, she is FINALLY not gonna be ignored ;)
