A quirky comedy with emotional impact. One of my favorite genres actually. Tight direction, strong dialogue, good acting. Imagine the Coen brothers directing Alice at Mel’s Diner. It’s a study of one woman’s attempts to cope with a desperately unfulfilling life. It’s very human and at the same time simmered nicely with a straight-faced comedy.

She’s got by this long by finding refuge in creating and making pies. But what fruit-filled pastry will be able to save her from an unwanted child with an unwanted husband? Quite involving, never dull and a climax that strikes with the drive of a well earned build. It’s really a very good film with only a few imperfections that either don’t warrent mentioning, or I’ve forgotten. I liked it well enough, but for some reason it didn’t blow me over. Hence the B+. But think of it as a very high B+

That said, my girlfriend, who loves to bake, gives the picture an A or A-. She quite enjoyed it. I don’t know if her love of cooking biases her, that’s for you to decide. Either way, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Perhaps catch an early showing so you’ll have time to stop for pie after the film.

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