I watch a lot of dark and gritty films. They make up 90% of the films I watch. So I actually quite enjoy mixing it up with these feel good films like 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' now and then. This film wasn't without its flaws, but it did succeed in its quest to be very endearing.
When I learnt that the star of the film Cooper Raiff was also the writer/director I was mildly shocked. It's a remarkably mature film for someone in their early 20s to make. Then I realised the flaw with the film however. Everything is a little too perfect. Everything seems like it is intended to make his character of Andrew seem like the most likeable person in the world - to an unrealistic extent.
For a large portion of the film there isn't even much conflict. The bulk of the film really does just feel like scene after scene designed to sell Andrew as a person to the audience. There is some conflict later in the movie, and the movie instantly improves for having it. A little more could've gone a long way.
I did enjoy this film though and I think the positives it has outweigh the negatives. 7/10.
When I learnt that the star of the film Cooper Raiff was also the writer/director I was mildly shocked. It's a remarkably mature film for someone in their early 20s to make. Then I realised the flaw with the film however. Everything is a little too perfect. Everything seems like it is intended to make his character of Andrew seem like the most likeable person in the world - to an unrealistic extent.
For a large portion of the film there isn't even much conflict. The bulk of the film really does just feel like scene after scene designed to sell Andrew as a person to the audience. There is some conflict later in the movie, and the movie instantly improves for having it. A little more could've gone a long way.
I did enjoy this film though and I think the positives it has outweigh the negatives. 7/10.