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The film starts slow, awkwardly attempting to create an awkward mood. Characters in the picture laugh at lines that aren’t so funny. “He’s so funny.” One of them said twice about a guy who I didn’t find that funny. And although the film does have a moment or two or three that cajoled a laugh from me, its first problem, for a romantic comedy, it isn’t really all that funny. The second problem is the film meanders in search of a form. It struggles to create an emotional arc, and without one finds climaxing difficult. Then instead of resolving, the story flip-flops its central romantic relationship in an unfulfilled attempt to propel or create sympathy for the characters. Yet a third problem, the acting isn’t all that spectacular. Streep, has obvious talent, but doesn’t shine here. Greenberg, as the male lead, can’t quite break out of average and Uma, though she gives the strongest performance of the three, just can’t smooth out all the imperfections in script and story. Lastly, no one is all that likeable. I tried, but I never connected with this film. My girlfriend had more patience with it than I, but after an hour and a half we were both just looking forward to the credit roll. |
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Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
