‘Highly underrated’ comedy starring two Oscar winners streaming now on Netflix | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

A “highly underrated” comedy drama starring two Hollywood legends is streaming now within the UK. Heartburn (1986) tells the story of a wedding between New York author Rachel Samstat (Meryl Streep) and political columnist Mark Forman (Jack Nicholson, whose relationship breaks down when “among other things, his infidelity becomes a problem they cannot overcome”, the Netflix synopsis of the movie reads.

The movie was directed and co-produced by Mike Nichols, from a screenplay by Nora Ephron, is predicated on her novel of the identical title. It marked the one time Streep and Nicholson, each of whom have received a number of Academy Awards throughout their decades-long careers, have shared prime billing in a function movie.

One fan stated: “The acting is superb by the whole cast and what could’ve become an over-dramatic film has wonderful moments of humor that works so well.

“Although the story is kind of unhappy in elements the movie is balanced out by numerous humor. I discovered myself laughing out loud at this movie so much,” adding that it’s “nonetheless effectively price watching”.

Another said: “You ought to undoubtedly watch it, if just for Meryl Streep’s efficiency. This is a really, very extremely underrated movie.”

However, the film divides audiences, reflected in its unremarkable 6.1/10 rating on the platform.

One viewer said despite having a lot of potential, the “screenplay lets us down”. “The movie is normally billed as a romantic comedy, and there are some gently poignant, quasi-comic moments.

“But it is mostly a drama, a sour take on an unhappy marriage. And parts are dull and slow,” they added.

However, others got here out to bat for it, with one calling it a “tender film from Nichols, based on Nora Ephron’s novel about love, marriage, babies, infidelities”, including that Streep and Nicholson are “stunning together”.

Another stated: “I would almost like to applaud, just in admiration of this very subtle masterpiece. What the heck, let’s do it anyway: BRAVO !”

“The movie is tender, strong, real & cruel, just like real life,” an additional fan of the movie stated.

The movie has a 15 certificates and comprises sturdy language.

Heartburn is streaming now on Netflix.