Report Card---"Private Life"

"Private Life" starts off very slowly.  But stay with it.
It's a very good movie about a middle-aged couple trying to have a child, and they run into problems all along the way.
It stars Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamanni.
They are both excellent.

On to the scoring.

Is it interesting?

For about the first forty minutes, it isn't then it picks up tremendously
B+.

Compelling even?

As it progresses.
A.

Is it good storytelling?

It could get where it's going faster.
B+.

Is it well written?

Very.
A.

Is it well cast? Well played?

The leads are both great. Molly Shannon turns in a wonderful performance in a supporting role.
A. 

Well shot?

Very well.
A.

Did the director put such a personal stamp on it so that no one else could have made it?

I don't think so.
B-.

How long does it take to establish the film's locale and time period?

Immediately.  The present.
It deals with options that are only now just available.
A.

Is it too long? Too short?

A little long.
B-.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?.

Yes, and yes.
A.

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Is it predictable?

Not to me.
A.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

A little.
B.

Is it funny?

Often.
A.

Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

No.  Another Netflix.
B. 

Is it impressive?

Very.
B+.

Overall grade: B+.

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