The film "Simple Complexities": actors and roles, the plot

"Simple complexity" - an American melodramatic film, released in 2009. The main roles were performed by world famous actors. The film's director is Nancy Meyers. About the heroes and actors of "Simple Complexities" will be discussed in today's article.

Plot

The main character of the film "Simple Complexities" Jane is the mother of grown-up children and the owner of her own restaurant in the romantic city of Santa Barbara. The woman divorced more than ten years ago, but still maintains friendly and very warm relations with her ex-spouse. The husband of the main character is called Jake. He works as a lawyer. An unexpected twist in Jane's relationship with her ex-husband is the storyline in the film "Simple Complexities." Actor Alec Baldwin, who performed the main male role, was nominated for a prestigious film award.

One day, Jake and Jane go to New York on the occasion of a very important event: their son graduated from college. However, the festive dinner grows into something more and no longer resembles a friendly communication. Jake is married to Agnes. But between him and Jane, passion is awakened. Thus, the main character becomes "another woman".

Later the situation becomes more complicated. In the film there is one more character - Adam. This man begins to pay attention to the main character. There is a dilemma: to continue communication with the former husband or to strike up an affair with Adam? This is the plot of the film "Simple Complexities".

Actors

Jane's husband, as already mentioned above, was played by Alec Baldwin. The role of the main character was played by Meryl Streep, and Adam - Steve Martin. Other actors of the film: Rita Wilson, Mary Kay Place, Lake Bell, John Krasinski, Alexandra Wentworth.

Meryl Streep

The actress was born in 1949. After graduating from the theater school moved to New York. In 1975 Meryl Streep took part in the casting for the main role in the film "King Kong". However, as is known, another actress was approved. The first serious work in the movie for Strip was the role in the film "Julia." A year later she played in the military drama "Deer Hunter". Then her filmography was replenished with the role in the mini-series "The Holocaust". In this film, Meryl Streep played a German woman who married a Jewish painter Karl Weiss. Later, the actress admitted that she agreed to perform a role in this series only because of money. Nevertheless, the film was received rather positively by critics and even nominated for Emmy.

In the eighties Meryl Streep became one of the most popular Hollywood actresses. She played in the movie "A French Lieutenant Woman", filmed by Fowles. The role in this film brought her the BAFTA award. The next successful film career was the role in the film "Sophie's Choice." Other films featuring Meryl Streep: From Africa, Thistle, Jealousy, House of Spirits, Marvin's Room, The Devil Wears Prada.

Alec Baldwin

Representative of the famous actor's family was born in 1958. Alec Baldwin is the winner of Emmy and Golden Globe awards. His career began in the early eighties with a small role in the film "Doctor." Four years after his debut Baldwin played in the film "Sweet revenge." One of the most famous works of this actor was the role in the film "Married to the Mafia." Prestigious awards Baldwin was awarded for participation in the series "Studio 30". In 2010, he was nominated for a BAFTA award for his role in the film "Simple Complexities." The actor also played in such films as "Defender", "Aloha", "Still Alice", "Jasmine", "Roman Adventures".

Steve Martin

The famous comedian was born in 1945. For some time he studied philosophy at the University of California. However, I have not achieved success in this field. Steve Martin's film debut took place in 1977 in the film "The Scattered Waiter." Glory to him came already two years later - after the comedy "The Idiot". Other famous films with this actor include: "All of me", "Roxana", "Otpetye scammers", "Airplane, train, car", "Father of the bride", "Parents".