Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: October 9, 2009
DVD Release Date: February 9, 2010
Plot 411: One Manhattan couple's saga of love and all of its ups and downs.
Review: Jason Ritter and Jess Weixler play the starring roles in this indie romantic comedy about love. Every aspect of their relationship is covered - from the awkward first moments to comfortable coupledom - and filmed in a way that captures the good and bad in equal measure. The plot unfolds in medias res and continues non-linearly so you're never quite sure which space in time is the present time. This technique adds to the uncertainty that is inherent in many relationships. Ritter's performance is charming in all his stumblings and sometimes socially inept behavior. Weixler comes across as having certain insecurity and control issues. Both characters are lovable because they are genuinely like people you know. While you stare at the trainwreck that is their relationship, you also see how meant to be they are. This film captures modern-day romances in an honest, unforgiving light that appealed to me. I recognized many people I know in these characters and situations that it's almost scary how realistic this movie is.
Watch It: For another amazing performance by Ritter. I hope he continues his indie trend and stays away from all the mainstream B.S. that's out there.
Skip It: Because there's no real point to the film. It's like every other relationship you know with an indefinite start and end point.
Movie Release Date: October 9, 2009
DVD Release Date: February 9, 2010
Plot 411: One Manhattan couple's saga of love and all of its ups and downs.
Review: Jason Ritter and Jess Weixler play the starring roles in this indie romantic comedy about love. Every aspect of their relationship is covered - from the awkward first moments to comfortable coupledom - and filmed in a way that captures the good and bad in equal measure. The plot unfolds in medias res and continues non-linearly so you're never quite sure which space in time is the present time. This technique adds to the uncertainty that is inherent in many relationships. Ritter's performance is charming in all his stumblings and sometimes socially inept behavior. Weixler comes across as having certain insecurity and control issues. Both characters are lovable because they are genuinely like people you know. While you stare at the trainwreck that is their relationship, you also see how meant to be they are. This film captures modern-day romances in an honest, unforgiving light that appealed to me. I recognized many people I know in these characters and situations that it's almost scary how realistic this movie is.
Watch It: For another amazing performance by Ritter. I hope he continues his indie trend and stays away from all the mainstream B.S. that's out there.
Skip It: Because there's no real point to the film. It's like every other relationship you know with an indefinite start and end point.
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