I don't necessarily agree with all the Woody Allen hype, but I must say I absolutely loved this movie.
I was interested in seeing it after hearing comparisons to Mutual Appreciation and Kicking and Screaming, and this thing lived up while also having very little in common with those films.
I actually think it had more in common with Swingers than anything else, although that's sort've an unfair assessment as well.
The fact of the mater is, it's wholly original while also being completely relatable, and that's a fine line to walk (especially for an indie film!).
The character were always honest and true, but not in a trite way, and that's what made the difference for me.
And it actually kind've surprised me too as far as the comedy is concerned; it was a lot funnier than I was expecting.
Between this, Box Elder, and Ballast, I'd say the last few months of 2008 were pretty strong for independent film.
I was interested in seeing it after hearing comparisons to Mutual Appreciation and Kicking and Screaming, and this thing lived up while also having very little in common with those films.
I actually think it had more in common with Swingers than anything else, although that's sort've an unfair assessment as well.
The fact of the mater is, it's wholly original while also being completely relatable, and that's a fine line to walk (especially for an indie film!).
The character were always honest and true, but not in a trite way, and that's what made the difference for me.
And it actually kind've surprised me too as far as the comedy is concerned; it was a lot funnier than I was expecting.
Between this, Box Elder, and Ballast, I'd say the last few months of 2008 were pretty strong for independent film.