Movie Summary"Whatever Works" is a romantic comedy-drama movie written and directed by Woody Allen, launched on June 22, 2009. The film stars Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson, and Ed Begley Jr., and revolves around the unusual romance in between a misanthropic divorcee and a much more youthful, unsophisticated girl from Mississippi.
PlotLarry David represents Boris Yellnikoff, a twice-divorced, senior citizen physicist living in New York City. After making it through a suicide attempt, he renounces his robust clinical career for chess tutoring and spends his leisure time celebrating about his exceptional intelligence. Boris breaks the 4th wall of the phase, explicitly expressing his views about life, faith, and love, highlighting his nihilistic, cynical, and cynical worldview.
One night, Boris grant shelter Melody St. Ann Celestine - played by Evan Rachel Wood - a naïve runaway from Mississippi. Melody, with her warm outlook and obvious worship, seems the direct reverse of the cynic Boris. In spite of their differences, Boris proposes and marries Melody after living together for a long time, creating an unique bond that surprises everybody who encounters them.
Character Development and ConflictPatricia Clarkson features as Melody's mother, Marietta, who later discovers her partner has been unfaithful. Marietta travels to New York City, anticipating Melody and Boris to reconcile her marital relationship. Upon her arrival, she is shocked to discover her daughter wed to an older guy and living a non-traditional life. However, Marietta's conservatism wears down as she gets a taste of the city life and begins changing, even explore liberal sexual practices and embracing art. All at once, Melody's estranged daddy, played by Ed Begley Jr., shows up just to find his newfound homosexuality.
As the film progresses, Melody falls for Randy (Henry Cavill) an appealing, boy she meets at a celebration, producing a love triangle. The young fans, Randy and Melody, strategy to elope, making Boris understand he might lose Melody. Boris is heartbroken, however decides to let go of Melody for her joy.
Conclusion and ThemesThe movie ends on a note of acceptance where Boris tells his conclusion on life to the audience. Love is not about discovering the ideal individual; rather, it's about seeing an imperfect person completely. This notion coincides with the movie's title, "Whatever Works". Boris argues that there is no perfect equation to a happy life and that happiness typically originates from the most unlikely sources.
In essence, "Whatever Works" centers upon checking out human relationships and the unpredictability of life. The narrative interacts the transformation of characters as a result of exposure to diverse life scenarios. It communicates that individual joy does not always adhere to social norms. It's about finding whatever works for each person.
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