Although the plot comes to rely on a particularly outlandish series of coincidences, it's a credit to Kloves's skill that you can almost put this out of your mind...

The film is depressing for some of the right reasons, and all of the wrong ones.

…catches some top talents at various stages in their careers… something of a treat for fans of good acting…

Four great characters. Four strong turns. The film takes them exactly where you expect, to a mildly meandering detriment. Still, there's authenticity about this slice of America & a staunch swerve away from the sentimental feeling that love conquers all.