Two work friends reunite after years to cope with terminal illness and the decisions one must make. That is The Room Next Door as Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore give award worthy performances.
Swinton, who was nominated for the Golden Globes, certainly has the knack of looking death in the face and not being afraid. Her expressions are spot on as well as how she interacts with Moore on a personal level. Additionally Moore hits the nail on the head with her cunning edge nature and witty sense of humor. Don’t worry the film isn’t all doom and gloom as both actresses use their own styles to lighten up the serious nature.
The director particular does a good job of setting the mood of the film using bright set pieces, particularly red as another director likes to do in his films to signify danger of a sense.
Based on a book by Sigrid Nunez, The Room Next Door is a touch film that highlights some very sensitive subjects that those facing terminal illness must face. That is the decision of death and suicide and the director takes that and turns it into a rather sweet story of friendship as two friends rekindle that by revisiting their lives on the big screen.
The Room Next Door expanded its viewership January 8th, though is still playing in limited theaters near you.