What Maise Knew (movie review)
*Disclaimer: I was not compensated for this post. I was invited to a complimentary pre-screening.
I was invited for a private screening of the movie: What Maise Knew at the amazing space, Meet at the Apartment in Soho with the lovely women of Momtrends and a group of phenomenal bloggers. This movie is based on the Henry James novel and set in New York City. As we sat down to watch the movie, we grabbed snacks, drinks and made sure that the boxes of tissues were within hands reach. The movie told the story of separation, adultery and broken families through the eyes of an innocent 6 year old, Maise (Onata Aprile). Susanna (Julianne Moore) plays the role of Maise’s selfish rocker mom who struggles with having a healthy relationship with anyone in her life. Maise lives in a revolving door between her father (Steven Coogan), her mother’s boyfriend (Alexander Skarsgard) and her nanny. The movie really got inside the head of a child and illustrated a break-up and an unstable home life from a child’s point of view.
After the movie, we were able to have an in person conversation with Julianne and the directors: Scott McGhee and David Siegel of the film. The ensuing discussion was eye-opening, honest and emotional. This truly is a great movie that tells the story of modern day parenting in an urban city, See What Maise Knew: Look for tickets here.
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