For me, Jeremy Irons is the star here in one of his best roles, as the old man who shines the moral light on the central character Rory Jensen. The camera loves Irons, and the director lets him take his sweet time to tell his amazing story. I think Bradley Cooper, while he is handsome, is wrong for the Jensen role. He was good in the early scenes but seemed too healthy and happy when he was supposed to be absolutely crushed later on. I liked that his character wasn't a total loser, i.e. he was a loving husband and he tried to make amends for his sins, albeit after he was caught out. The women actors in the film, except for the young French actress, were talented but largely wasted and seemed to be more there as eye candy. I liked that the film had a very ambitious, intelligent script. It didn't always hit the mark, but it did make you think, which these days is quite rare in Hollywood.
Review of The Words
