Title: The Truth About Marriage
Year: 2020
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Noel Biderman, Frank A. Cappello, Stephanie Coontz
Description: Achingly honest and surprisingly funny, "The Truth About Marriage" (2020) isn't your typical rom-com. It’s a poignant exploration of the chasm between expectation and reality within long-term relationships, a territory navigated with both brutal honesty and unexpected tenderness. The film masterfully avoids cliché, instead opting for nuanced performances and a script that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. While laughter punctuates the narrative, it's the quiet moments of understanding, and the subtle shifts in power dynamics, that truly resonate. This isn't a film about happily ever after; it's a film about the messy, complicated, and ultimately beautiful truth of enduring love. A must-see for anyone who's ever questioned the fairytale.