Half Empty/Half Full

This film captures the complexity and authenticity of passionate relationships with all the wit and authenticity one could hope for. We are sometimes caught off guard between the initial naivete and the growing anger portraying both the need to hide & retreat and the ensuing drama which can not be contained.The lead actor (also writer and director) initially hides in the shadows before we realize he is more lost than nonsensical. The supporting cast shines.This is a definite second viewing film.

Very interesting and engaging. This movie leaves you thinking about the characters.

Excellent acting, particularly the two women. Would make a great play in a small theater.

Love it when a seemingly minor dispute unearths a whole convincing history of deep-rooted issues. Clever how this film centers that dispute around something so simple, yet so loaded with social and symbolic importance, as a glass of wine.

Watched with my wife and mother-in-law. We had a lengthy and engrossing discussion afterward. It's that kind of story: Complex, intertwined conflicts. Well-written, energetic dialogue that delves into interesting moral/social territory. Sticks with you after the credits roll. Ripe for debate.

Strong performances from the four actors here, too. Great chemistry with one another. Both fun and uncomfortable to watch their give-and-take, as the tension escalates.

Was an incredible, compelling portrayal of the deceit, dishonesty, deception and secrets withheld in a relationship. I felt like a "fly on the wall" watching an intimate dinner between 2 couples and seeing how they communicate and share with each other. The writer nailed the uncomfortable feeling you get when you're not being honest with yourself and your best friends and partners. It's a fascinating display of how difficult relationships are, but more importantly how people can be without expressing their true essence and how they truly feel. There was humor interspersed during the drama that offered relief, and yet how humor can hide our true selves.