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Two Lovers (2009)

After his engagement falls through, Leonard Kraditor (Joaquin Phoenix) juggles the affections of Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow), his beautiful, self-destructive neighbor, and Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), the attractive, sensible daughter of his father's business associate. Writer-director James Gray's beautifully nuanced romantic drama is set in Brooklyn and also stars Elias Koteas. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival

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This one is also currently available on Netflix's Instant Watch.

Added to my queue. Waiting anxiously for April 1...

Watch this last weekend, and still don't know what to say.

Hubby sat down and watch with me for about 10 minutes, then told me point-blank, "You watch weird movies, little one." I shrugged and kept on watching on my own.

It was like knowing that an accident is about to happen but there is no way you can stop it. Leonard's actions are so predictable in my mind, but the way the film was done, I almost feel like a voyeur, watching the rawness of emotions of the characters.

In the end, all I can think of is that I do not want to be in Sandra's shoes. I do not want to be the one that was 'settled' on because he didn't get that one that he really wants.

Intriguing film!