In 'The Roses,' Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple at odds
Summary
In the movie "The Roses," Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play a couple, Theo and Ivy, whose marriage is struggling after two children and moving across the Atlantic. The film is a reimagining of the 1989 movie "The War of the Roses" and involves a conflict over their house. The actors discussed their roles in an interview with Mary Louise Kelly.Key Facts
- "The Roses" is a dark comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a couple facing marriage issues.
- The movie is directed by Jay Roach and based on the 1981 novel, like the 1989 film "The War of the Roses."
- Theo, played by Cumberbatch, is an architect, and Ivy, played by Colman, is a chef.
- The conflict between the characters revolves around their house, which both view as highly significant.
- Cumberbatch's character experiences career problems after a building he designs collapses.
- Colman's character had invested in Theo's project in return for his loan to start her successful restaurant.
- The NPR interview highlights include discussion about the house representing a battle point in their marriage.
- The characters' personal and professional struggles contribute to tensions in their relationship.
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