Stephen King’s A Good Marriage

Screen Media Films | Release Date: October 3, 2014

4.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Ratings

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tvnewsguidoJan 16, 2015

Woefully dull.

Like a lot of King's work, "A Good Marriage" is all about what's going on in the characters' heads - this does not come through well on the screen. There is a bit of gore and an interesting but not unexpected twist but IWoefully dull.

Like a lot of King's work, "A Good Marriage" is all about what's going on in the characters' heads - this does not come through well on the screen. There is a bit of gore and an interesting but not unexpected twist but I can't recommend it.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerSep 20, 2016

A nice little thriller with a cool angle. It ultimately does suffer do to what appears to be TV movie production, but a strong cast and sense of believability make it worth a watch for those who like thrillers. Just keep in mind this oneA nice little thriller with a cool angle. It ultimately does suffer do to what appears to be TV movie production, but a strong cast and sense of believability make it worth a watch for those who like thrillers. Just keep in mind this one isn't wall-to-wall thrills.

It's rather slow paced and doesn't deliver any scares or big shocking moments. As a result it's more believable. The hook here is the premise. Watching this woman struggle with discovering this huge secret her husband has been hiding from her for years is compelling. Watching her question whether or not she actually ever knew the man she made a family with and stayed by for such and such many years is beautifully brought to life by Joan Allen. Anger, confusion, fear, and heartbreak, Allen brings all these emotions to the forefront of her character making for an excellent performance.

The movie really is about the emotions, rather than the game of cat and mouse. There is a certain menacing quality to Anthony LaPaglia's performance that is totally befitting of a serial killer. However he isn't really given many scenes to flex that ability. Part of the reason that it's so slow is that there really isn't any action. The whole thing is about what this woman is going through. For the most part it does a pretty great job of showing that. However, early on the pace is actually quite brisk. It breezes through the early moments where loving wife "Darcy" makes the big discovery. As a result we don't get to see her go through the full range of emotions one would expect. While that was probably a good move for the overall movie, I still can't help but feel it didn't fully dive into what could have been it's most compelling moments.

It's a solid story about one woman's happy life being turned upside-down by a very dark secret. The performances are great and the whole thing feels grounded in the real world. If you want to see a lot of twists, turns, and big reveals, then you may want to look elsewhere. However if the premise interests you and are a Stephen King fan it's worth a watch sometime. This thriller might not have a lot of big thrills, but it's got that element of human emotion that can be hard to find sometimes.… Expand

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MikefromAngusJan 3, 2015

The movie was extremely slow and boring. The story was alright, but it didn't keep me on the edge of the seat which the idea of the movie should do. Not recommend it

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JLuis_001Jul 10, 2018

The adaptation is not bad per se but the substance is lost in the translation into cinematographic language and the excellent tension of Stephen King's story feels incredibly diluted here.

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