zif ofoz
Qwerty is cute, uplifting, depressing, inspiring, aggravating, and ultimately happy.The inhibited and unsure Zoe meets borderline suicidal and angry Marty. Marty & Zoe discover their lives and likes are very alike and a romance develops. This love gives Zoe the courage to join a scrabble team and participate in competitive games. Marty on the other hand perceives this as an intrusion into their love/friendship and fears he will lose Zoe.Dana Pupkin and Eric Hailey create the perfect couple and bring their roles to life. You will cheer for Marty when he stands up for Zoe - but when he feels alienated by the Scrabble games I thought this turn in their relationship was too fast. He supported her all along then suddenly feels left out. I had a problem with this element of the story. That's the reason for 9 stars.
guinevere-nell
I really enjoyed getting to know the slightly nerdy, perhaps Seattle-esque, characters -- oddballs and yet quite normal, they seem not to have the inhibitions or superficiality of the people around them, who are pissing them both off, and who together they can garner the strength to tell off. Their love is sweet and it's a pleasure to watch as they blossom in its warmth, and overcome their internal demons.. ..I have no idea why this film would have (as it does at the moment) only 4.5 stars. All thge reviews here are positive and give it 8 or more starts, but apparently some who have rated it without providing a review for explanation did not like it. I would ignore the rating and give it a chance - it really is fun and different, and not at all your typical cheesy rom-com, though it is sweet and quite romantic, and both funny and a bit serious--in a true to life way.
fatsmokes
Honestly, I was surprised to see that the overall rating of this film was a mere 4.7! This film has an original, heart-felt, solid, though somewhat predictable, story that keeps the viewer interested. The little-known cast perform wonderfully together to make the film realistic and make the viewer attached to them. Though technically a "romantic comedy", it does not have any of the mushy, stereotypical clichés, so much so that the viewer actually wants the two main characters to end up together instead of wanting to claw their eyes out. With some well-placed and well-written drama portions throughout the relationship, the characters grow and fight with each other, leaving the viewer to wonder if their relationship will last, right up to the climax of the film. A real treat!
Kim Savage
Really loved this film. Not typical. Not predictable. Not any of the things that makes one usually roll their eyes at a romantic comedy. If I had to summarize it, I would say GENUINE. Realistic and not filled with fluff and ribbons and bows to tie it all up. Real people a real relationship and a really well told story. Great music throughout as well. Loved the characters, and the story unfolded in such a way that I found myself surprised and smiling for hours after seeing it. I thought the acting was terrific, and really enjoyed literally watching the characters develop as the movie unfolded. Zoe (Dana Pupkin) is captivating and Marty (Eric Hailey) was incredible. Numerous 'Dramedies" are speedy and filled with predictable elements- This will not just tug at your heartstrings, but has such astute observations about life, love and all that falls in between. Check this out, when and where you can-
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