“Simple Difficulties” is an American melodramatic film released in 2009. The main roles were played by world famous actors. The film is directed by Nancy Meyers. The heroes and actors of Simple Difficulties will be discussed in today's article.
Plot
The main character of the film “Simple Difficulties” Jane is the mother of already adult children and the owner of her own restaurant in the romantic city of Santa Barbara. The woman divorced more than ten years ago, but still maintains friendly and very warm relations with her ex-husband. The husband of the main character is Jake. He works as a lawyer. An unexpected twist in Jane’s relationship with her ex-husband is the main storyline in the movie Simple Difficulties. Actor Alec Baldwin, who played the main male role, was nominated for a prestigious film award.
One day, Jake and Jane go to New York on the occasion of a very important event: their son graduated from college. However, the gala dinner grows into something more and no longer resembles friendly communication. Jake is married to Agness. But a passion awakens between him and Jane. Thus, the main character becomes "another woman."
Later, the situation becomes more complicated. There is another character in the film - Adam. This man begins to pay attention to the main character. There is a dilemma: to continue communication with the former husband or to have an affair with Adam? This is the plot of the film "Simple Difficulties."
Actors
Jane's husband, as mentioned above, was played by Alec Baldwin. The main character played Meryl Streep, and Adam - Steve Martin. Other film actors: Rita Wilson, Mary Kay Place, Lake Bell, John Krasinski, Alexandra Wentworth.
Meryl Streep
The actress was born in 1949. After graduating from drama school, she moved to New York. In 1975, Meryl Streep took part in the casting for the main role in the movie "King Kong". However, approved, as you know, was another actress. The first serious film job for the Strip was the role in the film "Julia." A year later, she played in the military drama The Deer Hunter. Then her filmography replenished with a role in the mini-series "Holocaust". In this film, Meryl Streep played a German woman who married the Jewish painter Karl Weiss. Later, the actress admitted that she agreed to play a role in this series only because of money. Nevertheless, the film was received quite positively by critics and was even nominated for an Emmy.
In the eighties, Meryl Streep became one of the most sought after Hollywood actresses. She played in the movie “The Woman of the French Lieutenant,” filmed by Fowles. The role in this film earned her the BAFTA Award. The next successful work in the movie was the role in the movie "Sophie's Choice." Other films featuring Meryl Streep: “From Africa”, “Thistle”, “Jealousy”, “House of Spirits”, “Marvin's Room”, “The Devil Wears Prada”.
Alec Baldwin
The representative of the famous acting family was born in 1958. Alec Baldwin is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner. His career began in the early eighties with a small role in the film "Doctors". Four years after the debut, Baldwin played in the movie Sweet Revenge. One of the most famous works of this actor was the role in the film "Married to the Mafia." Prestigious awards Baldwin was awarded for participating in the series "Studio 30". In 2010, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for his role in the film Simple Difficulties. The actor also played in such films as “Defender”, “Aloha”, “Still Alice”, “Jasmine”, “Roman Adventures”.
Steve Martin
The famous comedian was born in 1945. He studied philosophy at the University of California for some time. However, in this field did not achieve success. Steve Martin's film debut took place in 1977 in the movie The Scattered Waiter. Glory came to him two years later - after the release of the comedy "moron". Other famous films with the participation of this actor: “All of Me”, “Roxanne”, “Inveterate Scammers”, “By Air, by Train, by Car”, “Father of the Bride”, “Parents”.