On The Rocks (2020)

When a writer (Rashida Jones) suspects her husband (Marlon Wayans) of being unfaithful, she turns to her egocentric philanderer father (Bill Murray) for advice. Probably not the best person to discuss infidelity with. Written and directed by Sofia Coppola (LOST IN TRANSLATION). The reuniting of Coppola and her LOST IN TRANSLATION leading man pays dividends here. It's a supporting role as the movie belongs to the appealing Jones but it's Murray who steals the movie. His character should be repellant but the aging Murray's impudent narcissistic charm is impossible to resist and one can see why women fall under his spell, even as he hurts those around him. It takes awhile to get to the movie's payoff and for a long time, you wonder where the movie is going but it eventually gets there. It's a lightweight confection of a movie and if you don't expect too much, it's a pleasant journey. With Barbara Bain (as Murray's mother!) and Jessica Henwick.