bjarias
It's a totally simple, little and very uncomplicated rom-com... and it works for several reasons, and the main one is Tricia O'Kelley. Had never come across any of her work before, yet she is the lead that holds this production together, and gives it true merit. There are no surprises, and the ending is telegraphed right from the beginning.. but because of her thoroughly subtle and alluring performance, you remain focused till the very end. There are lots of big names and expensive budgets that try and accomplish similar results... but this special little film is proof that it's not necessary to spend lots of money to produce an enjoyable movie experience.
devlin2427
For me this movie was a 6ish. The acting is good but not great although the biggest letdown is the script. If you've seen a few of these before you know what is going to happen at least half an hour earlier.Don't mean to sound rude but Tricia O'Kelley is a 41 year old actress playing a 35 year old woman. You kind of feel the age difference between her and the 28 year old Patrick J. Adams getting in the way of their acting. Another so-so performance comes from Mark Harmon. He is very stiff and lifeless and I don't think that was intentional.Would I pay money to see this: no. Would I recommend this to couple friends: yes. Its a no-nonsense movie easy going and without side effects. Anyone looking for art and a cathartic experience will be very disappointed.
Dee Ott
Formulaic, trite and completely predictable.Sylvia is faced with some very real problems: after a public meltdown on a Seattle morning talk show, she has no job, no money, no place to live (other than holing up with her brother). A great set of obstacles to overcome. Instead, the film's answer to this mess is the tired old "love conquers all" formula."Getting the girl" (or boy) is one thing; *earning* the girl or boy is another. And no one in this film really works for their happy endings. A few good speeches, a few minor detours, and voilà! It all works out great.Sylvia has some very good moments, but spends any sympathy she earns by defaulting back to "whiny and spoiled." (Her and her brother's back-story helps give both some gravitas, but even playing "the mom died when they were kids" card felt calculated on the writer/director's part).Too, as a former Seattleite, I found the depiction of Seattle anorexic and skewed. More like the culture of L.A. had been transplanted into Seattle. Seattle is a BRILLIANT location for any writer/filmmaker who knows how to use it and actually make it its own "character" in a story. As is, Seattle was just a lame gimmick here, with a few picture-postcard moments thrown into a montage midway through.I've been in Sylvia's shoes (minus the very public meltdown) and found the film condescending. I mean, really? These are the sum total of one's options in life? These people needed to get off their asses and work for that crowd-pleasing end.
venicerocco
I saw this at the LA Film Festival in Westwood. I can see this film having a very successful life on Netflix after it's theatrical run. While it is an easy romantic comedy with the usual emotional chaos and (occasionally) predictable but very entertaining story-line, this film is executed beautifully. The dialog is snappy, funny and has that contemporary indie feel like Juno. Within the romantic comedy genre it's right up there with the greats, but made on a much smaller budget. I'm sure the Director will stick around after this. Did well at Slamdance.Wonderful set design, strong performances and the comedic timing of a pro, the audience laughed hard at all the right spots. The lead was perfectly cast and even the cliché ridden romantic male lead (the dude, looking like he's still in college) came across as lovable.It doesn't take many risks because it doesn't need to. Good judgment on behalf of the team lead by Blayne Weaver has lead to a successful, well made comedy.I would recommend this movie. Good comedy.
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