The Lovers
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Amazon Prime VideoThe separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.
Amazon Prime VideoThe separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.
“The Lovers” is Jacobs’ first feature since his acclaimed 2011 gem, “Terri,” which explored the friendship between a 15-year-old outcast (Jacob Wysocki) and his assistant principal (John C. Reilly). Jacobs is remarkably gifted at crafting slices of life that are endearing without being sentimental, conveying a sense of hope without betraying the reality of his characters’ circumstances. The morning after “The Lovers” had its Chicago premiere, Jacobs spoke with RogerEbert.com about his use of music, his love of “Magnolia” and his memories of Ebertfest.
Azazel Jacobs’ “The Lovers” is a complex character study of long-term relationships that takes a clever premise – what if you were cheating on your lover, with your spouse? – and uses it ...
