The Meddler

Engrossing character piece about Marnie (Susan Sarandon), a good natured recent widow, whose generosity knows no bounds much to the chagrin of her daughter Lori (Rose Byrne) who is not only grieving the loss of her father but rebounding from a particularly messy breakup. Marnie's largesse is much appreciated but is she somehow overcompensating? Are these large gifts a way to somehow attain love and affection? The film intricately charts Marnie's evolution. The changes in Marnie through the course of the film are so subtle as to hardly notice. This is essentially a drama with comedic moments to leaven the heavier bits. One memorably amusing scene concerns the reading of one of Lori's home pregnancy tests. Sarandon imbues Marnie with strength, dignity, and conviction that make the changes in her character believable. One could also say sexy because at the ripe old age of seventy Sarandon's still got it. It's interesting that this year Sarandon, Sally Field ("Hello My Name is Doris"), Meryl Streep ("Florence Foster Jenkins"), and Helen Mirren ("Eye in the Sky") gave career performances at the age when most collect Social Security. On a note of trivia this is the second film this year, "Deadpool" being the other", that featured Merrilee Rush's "Angel of the Morning" on the soundtrack.

Love love love this adorable movie, I've watched it many times.

The Meddler is one of those films that just "grabs" you right from the start. I could relate to the Mother character as she had lost her husband and was trying to put her life back into some kind of "normalcy". She is concerned that her daughter is more interested in a career than a mate and it bothers her that she will not share the wonderful relationship that she had with her husband. 'Tis a lady's flick for sure.

Bought it for my mom. As a guy, all I could think of was how annoying Susan Sarandon's character was, and I kind of got hung up on that. My mom liked it though, which is what was important...

Susan Sarandon was great and funny.

Love Susan Sarandon. Pretty good film. Has some terrific moments.

I absolutely adored this movie! Besides Bull Durham, this is Susan Sarandon at her very best! J.K. Simmons is impeccable. The relationship between Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne is complicated and terrific. Charming, heartfelt, sweet and fun, I can't recommend this wonderful movie enough!

Saw this at the theater and felt compelled to purchase. The storyline was near and dear to me. Both my husband and I enjoyed it both times. Skip the car chases, violence, and raunch and support movies like this.

It is so true between a Mother and daughter especially after the father dies. Mother's always meddle in their children's lives.

returned ordered by mistake