There's much to like here, imo. In fact, it won me over in the end despite some irregularities and overall irritating factors. I think it was mainly the ending that clinched it, but I guess I pretty much enjoyed the whole ride. The lead duo rightfully steal the show and are undeniably cute as an ersatz couple on the run. Juno is awesome in this!
The flaws have been covered in other reviews, so I won't dwell long on them. But Having Le Tigré (a 90s band) in the soundtrack was not a big deal to me. Nor was the Charlie's Angels hairdos (having grown up in the 80s, the 70s influence was still alive and well!). Small quibble: didn't love the flour bag schtick. I got the narrative device, and it totally fit the theme, but the expression changes were a bit too...cutesy. Borderline cringey, imo... Also didn't really dig Dwight Yoakam or his character. Seemed like a simply drawn up character, so perhaps the fault goes to the screenwriter.
Anyway, tho i didn't find it to be a modern day classic, I enjoyed it overall. And while the film itself might start to dissolve in my mind by tomorrow, I think the relationship of the two main characters will stick around for a bit.
The flaws have been covered in other reviews, so I won't dwell long on them. But Having Le Tigré (a 90s band) in the soundtrack was not a big deal to me. Nor was the Charlie's Angels hairdos (having grown up in the 80s, the 70s influence was still alive and well!). Small quibble: didn't love the flour bag schtick. I got the narrative device, and it totally fit the theme, but the expression changes were a bit too...cutesy. Borderline cringey, imo... Also didn't really dig Dwight Yoakam or his character. Seemed like a simply drawn up character, so perhaps the fault goes to the screenwriter.
Anyway, tho i didn't find it to be a modern day classic, I enjoyed it overall. And while the film itself might start to dissolve in my mind by tomorrow, I think the relationship of the two main characters will stick around for a bit.