The Delinquent Season (2018)
In Dublin, two couples (Jim and Danielle; Yvonne and Chris) are seemingly living in marital bliss. However, when Chris's behaviour begins to change, Yvonne seeks solace in the arms of Jim, and before long they are in the midst of an affair. When a life-changing secret is later revealed, all four are forced to re-evaluate their lives, their marriages, and their friendships - but can anything be salvaged from the wreckage?
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Could someone explain why Jim does not want to be with Yvvonne?
This intense drama has several themes. Is love always conditional? How well do we ever really know another person? It satisfactorily poses these questions and gives us tension in the portrayal. The middle class aspect to their lives is a bit of a distraction and adds nothing to the central questions it attempts to answer. When infedility occurs it feels like it' ha no foundation, just purely passion and misery - there are no mechanics that judge either side. An engaging drama.
Lots of twists and turns in this cleverly constructed story about how complicated we can make our lives and relationships. The casting is outstanding with solid and believable performances. A rather strange ending which some might think is going to destine Cillian Murphy's character to the rubbish tip of life. Watch it !!
Treats well the topic of middle-class malaise and ennui, the film deftly shifts the audience's sympathy multiple times throughout. Writer/director Mark O'Rowe misses a great opportunity for a really powerful dénouement, however, letting the narrative drag on for 10 minutes too long. Still though, it's well acted, and extremely realistic, attaining an almost documentarian objectivity at times. Well worth checking out. 7/10