Drama,Comedy
United States of America
The Architect is a 2006 drama film directed by Matt Tauber starring Anthony LaPaglia, Viola Davis, Isabella Rossellini, Hayden Panettiere, and Sebastian Stan.
Leo Waters (LaPaglia) is a well-known modernist architect who is hired by a couple, Tonya and Drew (Davis and Stan), to design their dream house. Leo is initially impressed with their enthusiasm, but soon grows frustrated with their inability to understand his vision. He begins to ignore their wishes and builds a house that reflects his own ego and artistic sensibilities.
As construction progresses, Tonya and Drew become increasingly dissatisfied with the house as it deviates from their original plans. Meanwhile, Leo’s personal and professional life begins to unravel as he struggles to come to terms with the compromises he has made in his own life.
The film explores themes of artistic integrity, the pitfalls of compromise, and the tensions that arise between artists and clients. Along the way, it examines the complex relationships between family members and the ways in which architecture can reflect and shape our inner lives. Overall, The Architect is a thoughtful and thought-provoking film that contains nuance and complexity rarely found in mainstream American cinema.
