Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: October 10, 2008
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009
Plot 411: A long-distance couple are confronted with the realities of living in two different cities and having two different lives.
Review: Greta Gerwig and Joe Swanberg are Mattie and James, a couple whose relationship spans many cities. Mattie lives in New York and James lives in Chicago. All they have are quickie weekend trips to and fro to make their relationship work. The film explores, in a very realistic way, the joy and hardships of long-distance dating. I liked how the film presented the utter ecstasy of reuniting as well as the awkardness of getting reacquainted. The bickering and squabbles that Mattie and James endure are perfect examples of real life. The dialogue is authentic and honest, complete with stuttering and pauses. The characters feel so real. There are no body doubles. There is no hair and makeup. It's as if a real couple's lives are being filmed. This is what makes this movie unique. Gerwig is a really great actress who is able to transform her emotions in mere seconds. The discomfort and uneasiness that Mattie and Joe experience each time they meet reminds me of those weird high school moments. You don't really know the person except that you do. You're dating the person but you're not really. That limbo is so beautifully portrayed.
Watch It: If you like mumblecore because this is pretty typical of the genre.
Skip It: If you're hoping there's a resolution to anything.
Movie Release Date: October 10, 2008
DVD Release Date: August 25, 2009
Plot 411: A long-distance couple are confronted with the realities of living in two different cities and having two different lives.
Review: Greta Gerwig and Joe Swanberg are Mattie and James, a couple whose relationship spans many cities. Mattie lives in New York and James lives in Chicago. All they have are quickie weekend trips to and fro to make their relationship work. The film explores, in a very realistic way, the joy and hardships of long-distance dating. I liked how the film presented the utter ecstasy of reuniting as well as the awkardness of getting reacquainted. The bickering and squabbles that Mattie and James endure are perfect examples of real life. The dialogue is authentic and honest, complete with stuttering and pauses. The characters feel so real. There are no body doubles. There is no hair and makeup. It's as if a real couple's lives are being filmed. This is what makes this movie unique. Gerwig is a really great actress who is able to transform her emotions in mere seconds. The discomfort and uneasiness that Mattie and Joe experience each time they meet reminds me of those weird high school moments. You don't really know the person except that you do. You're dating the person but you're not really. That limbo is so beautifully portrayed.
Watch It: If you like mumblecore because this is pretty typical of the genre.
Skip It: If you're hoping there's a resolution to anything.
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