Synopsis
Philosophy professor Abe Lucas is at rock bottom emotionally, unable to find any meaning or joy in life.
Soon after arriving to teach at a small town college, Abe gets involved with two women: Rita Richards, a lonely professor who wants him to rescue her from her unhappy marriage; and Jill Pollard, his best student, who becomes his closest friend.
Pure chance changes everything when Abe and Jill overhear a stranger’s conversation and become drawn in.
Once Abe makes a profound choice, he is able to embrace life to the fullest again. But his decision sets off a chain of events that will affect him, Jill and Rita forever.
Thoughts
Promised much… but (ultimately) delivered little. I was really invested in this film, right up until the end. Such a shame as Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone are so good in this. I’m surprised at Woody Allen for such a lazy ending.
Rating
6/10
