Well, this movie is a real sadness because it's unfortunate that the only comedy / romance of Al is not a masterpiece.
Yet, It begins very well: the 80's, NYC, Al, the fine Michelle. Their flirting is rather funny and tender between those two lost souls. It's all the more moving than they are both blue-collar: they earn little, live in tiny flat.
But, the final last hour, the movie just dies: no more locations, they are stuck in Michelle's studio. They keep talking and arguing and it's really boring: As in "Closer", the director forgets it's a film he has to make and not a recording of the play. It's stiff, static and in addition, the characters aren't so well handled: Al / Johnny is too oafish: sure, he's in love but it's not clear why he fell for her. Michelle / Frankie is really scary because for a lover, she cries and shoots more than she kisses! Finally, it's nearly a drama !!
Yet, It begins very well: the 80's, NYC, Al, the fine Michelle. Their flirting is rather funny and tender between those two lost souls. It's all the more moving than they are both blue-collar: they earn little, live in tiny flat.
But, the final last hour, the movie just dies: no more locations, they are stuck in Michelle's studio. They keep talking and arguing and it's really boring: As in "Closer", the director forgets it's a film he has to make and not a recording of the play. It's stiff, static and in addition, the characters aren't so well handled: Al / Johnny is too oafish: sure, he's in love but it's not clear why he fell for her. Michelle / Frankie is really scary because for a lover, she cries and shoots more than she kisses! Finally, it's nearly a drama !!