The Merry Gentleman

Name: The Merry Gentleman
Genre: Drama
Released: May 1, 2009
Rating: 55

2009

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Samuel Goldwyn Films | Release Date: May 1, 2009 | R

Summary: Running away from a troubled marriage, Kate Frazier hopes to find anonymity with a new home and a new job in Chicago. Haunted by the troubling choices he has made, Frank Logan finds a kindred spirit in the younger Kate, and for a moment, the two seem destined to redeem and remake each other. But, as events unfold and the painful truthRunning away from a troubled marriage, Kate Frazier hopes to find anonymity with a new home and a new job in Chicago. Haunted by the troubling choices he has made, Frank Logan finds a kindred spirit in the younger Kate, and for a moment, the two seem destined to redeem and remake each other. But, as events unfold and the painful truth slowly emerges, Frank is forced to face the man he really is, while Kate struggles to be the stronger woman she needs to be. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Director: Michael Keaton

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: R

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Duane Byrge

An edgy entertainment, the movie also remarkably has the feel-good warmth of an old-time Irish film. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

The film’s title, needless to say, has an ironic bite. One of the pleasures of The Merry Gentleman is Mr. Keaton's commitment to that bite, which never registers as cruel or gratuitous, just honest, weary, sad. Read full review

Steven Rea

A sly and surprisingly sublime little noir romance. Read full review

Michael Phillips

It's a very small film, undermined by a puttering rhythm and Pinter-worthy pauses in the second half and a resolution neither satisfyingly oblique nor conventionally pleasing. Read full review

Peter Hartlaub

A movie that doesn't quite have enough romance, thriller or revenge-fantasy elements to qualify for any of those genres. More than anything, it's a celebration of uncomfortable silences. The awkward moments in this movie far outweigh the joyful or tragic ones. Read full review

Nicolas Rapold

Keaton, who took over directing duties from ill-stricken screenwriter Ron Lazzeretti before shooting started, inherited a stock-still story of two lonely souls and never develops their rapport. Read full review

Desson Thomson

It's too bad the filmmakers didn't take a breath, look at the rushes and see what a comedic gem they had. With just a few tweaks, The Merry Gentleman could have made a wickedly funny parody of the over-earnest, lyrically hard-edged indie movie. But it's too late for do-overs. Read full review

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DaveB.

May 27, 2009

Outstanding little movie. Nicely understated with credible storyline and excellent low-key performances.

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JayH.

Oct 3, 2009

Impressive direction by Michael Keaton, very thoughtful and deep. The leisurely pacing is a plus for this movie. The performances are impressive, especially Kelly MacDonald. Nicely photographed, good score. A fine and well written film.

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