‘Fantasy Life’: Amanda Peet Delivers the Goods in a Career-Defining Role

The veteran actress plays to age in this Woody Allen flavored New York-based comedy.
‘Fantasy Life’: Amanda Peet Delivers the Goods in a Career-Defining Role
Sam (Matthew Shear) and Dianne (Amanda Peet), in "Fantasy Life." Greenwih Entertainment
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R | 1h 31m | Drama, Comedy | 2026

An actor operating in the widest margins of the industry for 15 odd years, Matthew Shear was a most unlikely guy to write, co-produce, and play the lead in his first feature film as a director. Add to that the unusually high caliber of the featured cast, and it’s easy to say that Shear pulled off a minor miracle. His cast is so impressive, yet Shear is the least interesting performer in the film. This includes three preteen girls playing sisters.

Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.