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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
2011·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 56m

TAKE THIS WALTZ

“A funny, bittersweet tale of love…”

Twenty-eight-year-old Margot is happily married to Lou, a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel, a handsome artist who lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable.

Above the Line
Sarah Polley·DirectorSarah Polley·WriterLuc Montpellier·Director of PhotographyJonathan Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerChristopher Donaldson·Editor
Cast
Michelle Williams·MargotSeth Rogen·LouLuke Kirby·DanielSarah Silverman·GeraldineJennifer Podemski·KarenDiane D'Aquila·HarrietVanessa Carter·TonyGraham Abbey·JamesDamien Atkins·Aquafit InstructorAaron Abrams·Aaron
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Sarah Polley·DirectorSamantha Armstrong·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Sarah Polley·Writer
Camera· 4
Luc Montpellier·Director of PhotographyMichael Gibson·Still PhotographerSean Jensen·Camera OperatorSean Jensen·Steadicam Operator
Editing· 2
Christopher Donaldson·EditorDavid McCallum·Dialogue Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Jonathan Goldsmith·Original Music ComposerJody Colero·Music SupervisorKevin Banks·Music EditorKirk Lynds·Sound Re-Recording MixerLou Solakofski·Sound Re-Recording MixerJane Tattersall·Supervising Sound EditorJohn J. Thomson·Sound mixerKathy Choi·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 5
Matthew Davies·Production DesignLea Carlson·Costume DesignAleksandra Marinkovich·Art DirectionSteve Shewchuk·Set DecorationLeslie Sebert·Makeup Department Head
Production· 5
Sarah Polley·ProducerSusan Cavan·ProducerJohn Buchan·CastingJason Knight·CastingD.J. Carson·Line Producer
Other Departments· 3
Alison Reid·Stunt CoordinatorDavid R. Beecroft·Hair Department HeadTerry Kelly·Gaffer
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$5M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Take This Waltz's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0D060
#7090B0
#A05030
Mood
Intimate, Contemplative
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are seated on a wooden porch, facing each other in profile. The woman on the left wears a yellow and white checkered shirt and denim shorts, w”

romancedrama
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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