The Adulterer

Tony Award ® winner Alice Ripley (Next to Normal) and Chris Diamantopoulos (24, The Starter Wife, The Three Stooges Movie) star in this sensitive portrayal of a marriage in crisis. Includes behind the scenes featurette.

Capsule Review, Longboat Observer, Sarasota Hailed Dave and Kim got married young. What Kim wants most is a child, but Dave's sperm count is a tad low. Out of frustration, he yearns for that elusive early onset of endorphin love and decides to have an affair. In his pursuit, he's waylaid into joining a macho men's group that specializes in discovering one's 'male power.' On his journey of self-discovery, Dave comes full circle to face the facts of life. This little film delivers big on all levels with first-rate acting, stylishly acute cinematography, and a witty, provocative script. Its message is universal and yet not done in a 'been there, seen that' manner. It's all about not realizing what you have is what you really want.

Review, MADY Radio, Sarasota The Adulterer, directed by Douglas Morse, is a take on a familiar theme: basically decent people living a marriage in crisis. The husband, played sensitively, by Chris Diamatopoulos gets caught up in the tales of sexual exploits and conquest by his obnoxious friend and puts his already descending marriage in jeopardy. Torn between two worlds our husband joins a male bonding group that, for all its attempted seriousness, is quite a silly group, but helps him discovers he is nothing like his friends. There are funny and tender moments. This film is well written, directed and acted. The music is beautiful and well chosen.

Feature article, Daily Hampshire Gazette, Northampton
In both the documentary and feature categories, an array of movies looks at the world around us. Movies that consider political and social issues, either in truth or fiction. That last film [The Adulterer], an 85 minute feature directed by Douglas Morse, shows what happens when a man strays - and ends up participating in a men's support group. Sociologically, it's one of the most interesting features we have. But it's going to make a lot of people mad. There are parts of this that are hard to watch, but it's worth it.