"Juliet, Naked" Stars Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke and Chris O'Dowd Is an Unbridled Joy

The film "Juliet, Naked" is an impregnable comedic love story.  Annie (Rose Byrne) has been in a 15 year relationship with Duane (Chris O'Dowd) and the bloom is off the rose in this romance for good reason.  Duane's infatuation with former rock star Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke) borders on an insanity.  Annie is at the heart of this charming & poignant story of mounting regrets with passing time.  Annie's remained in a small British town to raise her younger sister after both her parents have died.  She takes on the responsibilities as her sister's caretaker and the curator position held by her father for the town's Historical Museum.  When she first met Duane she found him enthralling.  As the years roll by, she realizes his passion is misplaced.  He's totally obsessed with former rock musician Tucker Crowe who mysteriously disappeared midway through his show.  Now Annie finds herself pinned to Duane with photos & paraphernalia of Tucker pinned all over her space.  Annie wonders what she saw in Duane in the first place.  After Annie pans a review of a newly released Tucker song on Duane's fan blog he has an affair with a colleague who fauns over him.  Duane admitting his affair to Annie is a comedic masterpiece.  Duane didn't appreciate her critique but Tucker replies and agrees "You nailed it perfectly."  An intelligent & confidential epistolary correspondence transpires.  They candidly share each other's lives, loves and regrets.  Annie aches for the unconditional love to give a child and Tucker regrets the parenting he failed to provide for his  children.  "Children are reminders of our blunders" Tucker writes.  He's remained a constant caring father in the states for his youngest child Jackson.  When he plans a trip to see his daughter & new grandson he asks Annie if she wants to meet him & his son in London.  By now, Duane has moved out and Annie has moved on.  The film is full of humor, heart, wisdom and hopes for better days ahead.   Duane is a dullard but he becomes wistful, "I can't press reset back to 0.  You never value things that come easily." "Juliet, Naked" is  nothing short of a modern day romance.  You can't help but root for Annie & Tucker to find happiness with one another.   I unabashedly loved this movie.  The talented cast are all first rate.  Desires change and life has its uncertainties.  But this movie is a sure bet to become a classic romantic comedy.  There aren't many movies I see twice, but I want a do over with this clever & winning movie; that's the naked truth.