Favorite Movies About Divorce: "It's Complicated"

Even though this is a blog by an Augusta, Georgia divorce attorney about Georgia divorce, I really don't want to talk about Georgia divorce or divorce tips today!  After a number of relatively dull posts about divorce and divorce law tips, let's have a little fun today with another post about favorite movies about divorce!  Have you seen the 2009 divorce movie, "It's Complicated?" If not, you should try it!  This movie stars the inimitable Meryl Streep, along with Alec Baldwin and one of my favorite comedians, Steve Martin.  This movie deals with a real-life situation in which a spark reignites the passion between a divorced couple, (portrayed by Streep and Baldwin).  To further complicate matters, in the movie, Baldwin's character has re-married another young woman!  Don't worry--I won't spoil the ending for you!  But rest assured, it's not too complicated by the end of the flick!

Have you seen this movie about divorce?  What did you think about it?  How often do divorce couples really get back together?  What are your favorite movies about divorce? 

Favorite Movies About Divorce: "Mrs. Doubtfire"

In this blog about Georgia divorce, I generally attempt to give you a lot of practical tips and information about divorce for you to discuss with your own divorce attorney. But occasionally, I also enjoy branching out a bit to discuss other matters which are "divorce related!" In other words, I am simply trying to take a dry subject and make it a little more fun, or at least mildly entertaining!

Today, I thought it might be fun to consider: which movie is your favorite movie which deals with divorce? Previously, in this blog, we have discussed the movie, "Kramer v. Kramer." I still maintain that it is the best, proto-typical American movie about divorce.

But my favorite movie about divorce is.........."Mrs. Doubtfire!" (I guess I already gave that one away, didn't I?!) This 1993 comedy classic, starring Robin Williams and Sally Field, addressed a number of issues concerning divorce, including child custody and visitation, which divorcing couples must often confront. However, I like the movie simply because it is a comedy classic with clever writing and because I am a Robin Williams fan!

What do you think? Did you like "Mrs. Doubtfire?" What is your favorite movie about divorce? (Some of you must be thinking: What an unpleasant topic to be discussing during the holiday season!)

Divorce Movies: Kramer v. Kramer

What is the most famous movie about divorce? I would nominate "Kramer v. Kramer," as the top, quintessential American movie about divorce. The movie, starring Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep, premiered thirty years ago, in 1979. It won Best Picture and both stars won Oscars!

A number of important issues concerning divorce were addressed in this flick. For example, you may recall that Hoffman's character, who began the movie as a hard-working, over-achieving executive, was required to learn how to become a good father when his wife, played by Ms. Streep's character, left him and their son. Her character was also a good illustration of how some wives and mothers sometimes justifiably feel neglected in, or unfairly relegated to, their roles. The movie also illustrates the difficulties faced by parents who both seek child custody. Finally, perhaps it was also the first movie which addressed the issue of whether fathers should ever be considered as good candidates for child custody.

In addition to presenting all these divorce issues, it simply is a good movie! Have you seen it? What did you think? Do you have any other nominations for good movies about divorce?