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42%

WISE Score

A 25-year marriage hits a wall of resentment when the neighbors' very loud love life leads to a very awkward dinner invitation.

5.8

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2024

42%

WISE Score

A 25-year marriage hits a wall of resentment when the neighbors' very loud love life leads to a very awkward dinner invitation.

5.8

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Screenwise Verdict

If you've been married for a while and want a movie that validates your occasional urge to roll your eyes at your spouse, this is it. It’s a French-style dramedy (likely the 2024 remake Et plus si affinités) that takes the 'dinner party gone wrong' trope and adds a heavy layer of sexual frustration.

It’s sharp, it’s awkward, and it’s definitely not for the kids. Save this for a night when you want to feel better about your own quiet, boring, 'discreet' life. It’s not a masterpiece, but it hits the target for its specific audience.

Age Fit

18+. This is a movie by adults, for adults, about adult problems. There is zero overlap with kid-friendly interests here, and the 'indecent proposal' plotline makes it a total non-starter for family night.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The plot centers on marital dissatisfaction, sexual jealousy, and a proposal for partner-swapping. It's an autopsy of a dying spark, not exactly a feel-good family watch.

Imaginative

It's a standard 'dinner party from hell' setup. While the dialogue is sharp, it follows a well-worn path of middle-aged suburban ennui.

Safe

Heavy sexual themes, frank discussions about 'lack of discretion' at night, and an indecent proposal make this strictly for adults.

Enriching

For adults, it offers a pretty raw look at the work required to sustain a 25-year marriage and the danger of comparing your 'inside' to someone else's 'outside.'

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Why It Might Be Great

Brutal honesty about the reality of long-term partnerships and the boredom that can set in after two decades.
Cringe-inducing comedy that thrives on the awkwardness of a dinner party where everyone knows too much about each other.
Relatable friction for anyone who has ever felt like their neighbors have it 'better' or 'louder' than they do.

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What to Watch For

Frank sexual dialogue is the engine of the movie; it's not just background noise, it's the entire plot.
The 'Indecent Proposal' involves a suggestion for partner-swapping/swinging, which is the central conflict of the final act.
Emotional cruelty between the main couple can be genuinely uncomfortable to watch if you're looking for a light comedy.

Conversation Starters

"Why is it so easy to assume other couples are happier just because they seem more 'passionate'?"
"Does honesty in a marriage always help, or are some things better left unsaid after 25 years?"
"How much do our neighbors' lives actually impact our own self-image?"

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