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Boring Play Not Worthy of Marisa Tomei's Talents Review by: aseatontheaisle, Apr 6, 2011 |
The play itself is banal and boring, a one note composition focusing on the relationship between Bruce (Frank Whaley), a narcissistic,thick-skinned lout and Marie (Marisa Tomei), his dysfunctional, foul mouthed wife. And the play’s unrealized pretensions to existential insights are just plain embarrassing.
Marisa Tomei does as well as might be expected with the role she has been given but the role itself isn’t much. Probably the ... read more best performance in the play is that turned in by Frank Whaley as Bruce, who milks his role for all its worth. Similarly, Adam Trese provides a fine performance as Marie’s and Bruce’s friend Frank, their dinner party host. But notwithstanding Tomei’s, Whaley’s and Trese’s performances, the play really wasn’t worth reviving in the first place and you won’t be missing much if you skip it.
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Review by: heatman, Apr 5, 2011 |
My wife and I were invited guests to see the opening last night.
We were looking forward to seeing a great play with a great cast.
Unfortunately, it didn't meet any of our expectations. It was boring, poorly acted, didn't hold my attention for more than 5 minutes, not funny where it should have been, and a total disappointment. We couldn't wait for it to be over. |
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Very Disappointing - I do not recommend Review by: Frodo, Mar 27, 2011 |
| We were very excited to see Marisa Tomei up close and we were in the 1st row only a few feet from the lovely Ms,. Tomei , however , the play itself we found quite dreadful. I am really sorry to say . My wife and our brother-in-law and sister-in-law agreed . We did go see it with an open mind but we were glad when it was over. Our apologies to the playwright but we just didn't get it . |
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Terrific acting in an intimate setting Review by: nycbarb, Mar 26, 2011 |
| Terrific acting in an intimate setting! A very interesting play about a dysfunctional couple caught in an unhappy marriage. Had us talking about it long after it was over. Marissa Tomei was outstanding. Approach this with an open mind and give it a try! |
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Morose & Banal Review by: Lost Two Hours of My Life Here, Mar 16, 2011 |
| Good actors trapped in a terrible play. Sad waste of everyone's time. Yuppy existentialism...what could be worse? |
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