- Starring
- Ben Rosenfield, Hayley Law, Lea Thompson
- Writer
- Hannah Marks
- Director
- Hannah Marks
- Rating
- n/a
- Running Time
- 90 minutes
- Release Date
- n/a
Overall Score
Rating Summary
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Has there ever been a time when one has watched a film and automatically felt old? This will surely be the case with Mark Mary and Some Other People. While its appeal will be limited, this doesn’t necessarily make it a death sentence as there is still plenty of good here. A comedy about modern relationships, not everyone is going to relate to its subject matter but some strong writing and performances from Ben Rosenfield and Hayley Law, bring forth plenty of hilarious moments, making for a film that was still somewhat compelling to watch in spite of its flaws. The only question is whether or not it is enough, as the film brings absolutely nothing new to the table in its exploration of relationships, and if audiences will care about the film’s central couple. Though the film arguably is, its ultimate fate will depend on that latter question.
The film’s title essentially give it away but Mark Mary and Some Other People tells the story of a young married couple named Mark (Rosenfield) and Mary (Law) and some other people. Old friends who rekindled their relationship years later, they were not a traditional couple by any means. From there, the two soon embark into a new chapter in their lives and enter an open relationship where each would be allowed to sleep with other people. This change clearly presented its own set of challenges. Though each approached this new stage in their relationship from different places, they eventually became comfortable, however, that was only the beginning. In the end, through their challenges, Mark and Mary’s relationship was the constant which kept driving the film forward. Rosenfield and Law and their great chemistry were the best part of the film and make it work even though it lost some steam by the end.
Overall, Mark Mary and Some Other People will mean different things to different people but the performances at its center make it a journey worth taking.
still courtesy of Tribeca
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