The Object of my Affection (1998)
Bring your Kleenexes! Okay, you’ve been warned.
In The Object of my Affection, two actors whose careers have previously been tied to teen-oriented comedies are finally given the chance to show the world they can act. Paul Rudd plays the male lead, a gay man who cares deeply for his female friend. His sensitivity and subtlety in the role is incredible. In a decade when including a gay character in a movie usually went hand-in-hand with a flamboyant performance, it’s wonderful to see him give his character a realistic, subdued performance.
Jennifer Aniston, previously associated with flighty behavior in a coffee shop, has real challenges in this movie. Her character is involved with a less-than-stellar boyfriend, and when she finds out she’s pregnant, she has to decide whether to return to her boyfriend, or go it alone. And while she’s deciding, she just might develop some inappropriate feelings for her sympathetic, caring friend.
This is a heavy drama, and definitely not one to watch if you’ve just had your heart broken. Even if you’re not normally inclined to watch something this heavy, consider stretching your boundaries for this one. Paul Rudd’s performance is worth it.
More Jennifer Aniston movies here!
In The Object of my Affection, two actors whose careers have previously been tied to teen-oriented comedies are finally given the chance to show the world they can act. Paul Rudd plays the male lead, a gay man who cares deeply for his female friend. His sensitivity and subtlety in the role is incredible. In a decade when including a gay character in a movie usually went hand-in-hand with a flamboyant performance, it’s wonderful to see him give his character a realistic, subdued performance.
Jennifer Aniston, previously associated with flighty behavior in a coffee shop, has real challenges in this movie. Her character is involved with a less-than-stellar boyfriend, and when she finds out she’s pregnant, she has to decide whether to return to her boyfriend, or go it alone. And while she’s deciding, she just might develop some inappropriate feelings for her sympathetic, caring friend.
This is a heavy drama, and definitely not one to watch if you’ve just had your heart broken. Even if you’re not normally inclined to watch something this heavy, consider stretching your boundaries for this one. Paul Rudd’s performance is worth it.
More Jennifer Aniston movies here!