Michelle Monaghan sold it to me, not Chris. Probably because she is not the focus of the movie as much.
They do work great together, enough for me to believe it.. But for a story about romance that seems playful and fun, it certainly tip-toes too much between the line of a fantasy (or purposely-written-that-way romcom, in this case) and the depressing reality of self-doubt and realization of how sometimes we aren't as special as we would like to be, or how sometimes, someone might be happier with someone else because we can never be sure of anything (much less ourselves). Most people have probably felt that way, if they haven't been as lucky throughout life. I like that stuff because I can relate! Not many movies I've seen take such an approach to love. It is certainly appropriate that the context of most of the dialogue and interactions are done by a group of friend-writers. People that normally overthink stuff! It was fresh and well written.
But the ending is a little bit weak, and doesn't wrap up well. As if the state of their relationship is not completely earned. It does leave you thinking about stuff, and that's probably the problem for me.. all the realistic stuff slaps you in the face as it banishes in thin air. Although charming, you are taken out of the movie, probably by personal experiences. And I'd like to think it was made with that in mind, but it clashes with your enjoyment of the story.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it (if the hard earned 7 doesn't give it away). It's kind of fun and sometimes memorable! And it did have one good line I'd like to remember.
If you are here for Chris, you won't be disappointed. So give it a watch! If you are reading reviews, you've given your first step. Why go back and out the door? Give it a chance! Be willing to regret it for the rest of your life.
* Ah! Anthony Mackie isn't in it as much, just so you know.
They do work great together, enough for me to believe it.. But for a story about romance that seems playful and fun, it certainly tip-toes too much between the line of a fantasy (or purposely-written-that-way romcom, in this case) and the depressing reality of self-doubt and realization of how sometimes we aren't as special as we would like to be, or how sometimes, someone might be happier with someone else because we can never be sure of anything (much less ourselves). Most people have probably felt that way, if they haven't been as lucky throughout life. I like that stuff because I can relate! Not many movies I've seen take such an approach to love. It is certainly appropriate that the context of most of the dialogue and interactions are done by a group of friend-writers. People that normally overthink stuff! It was fresh and well written.
But the ending is a little bit weak, and doesn't wrap up well. As if the state of their relationship is not completely earned. It does leave you thinking about stuff, and that's probably the problem for me.. all the realistic stuff slaps you in the face as it banishes in thin air. Although charming, you are taken out of the movie, probably by personal experiences. And I'd like to think it was made with that in mind, but it clashes with your enjoyment of the story.
Not to say I didn't enjoy it (if the hard earned 7 doesn't give it away). It's kind of fun and sometimes memorable! And it did have one good line I'd like to remember.
If you are here for Chris, you won't be disappointed. So give it a watch! If you are reading reviews, you've given your first step. Why go back and out the door? Give it a chance! Be willing to regret it for the rest of your life.
* Ah! Anthony Mackie isn't in it as much, just so you know.