Two Lovers ( Also Known As: Amantes) is a Drama Romance film directed by James Gray and written by James Gray, Ric Menello (as Richard Menello). It released on 19 November 2008 (France). The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow, Vinessa Shaw. A Brooklyn-set romantic drama about a bachelor torn between the family friend his parents wish he would marry and his beautiful but volatile new neighbor.