Posts filed under 'Drama/Romance'
CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) met in high school, married young and are growing apart. Now thirty, Celeste is the driven owner of her own media consulting firm, Jesse is once again unemployed and in no particular rush to do anything with his life. Celeste is convinced that divorcing Jesse is the right thing to do — she is on her way up, he is on his way nowhere, and if they do it now instead of later, they can remain supportive friends. Jesse passively accepts this transition into friendship, even though he is still in love with her. As the reality of their separation sets in, Celeste slowly and painfully realizes she has been cavalier about their relationship, and her decision, which once seemed mature and progressive, now seems impulsive and selfish. But her timing with Jesse is less than fortuitous…”
Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
8/3/12- Good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
8/8/13- This movie had a few interesting ideas but it was mainly stupid and annoying and I eventually turned it off. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Romance
July 28th, 2012
RUBY SPARKS- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “In an effort to conquer his writer’s block, a young novelist — who’s having trouble duplicating the success of his earlier work — jots down all the attributes of his dream girl. But things get weird when she suddenly comes to life.”
Mixed early reviews but more good than poor. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
An article about the movie in the NY Times on 7/22/12. TRDB.
12/28/12- A charming movie with some interesting insight about trying to change those closest to us. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
July 23rd, 2012
TAKE THIS WALTZ- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmed in Toronto, this intimate, unflashy romantic drama portrays a happily married woman who experiences a sudden and strong desire for another man. Further complicating the situation, the object of her desire resides just across the street.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
6/29/12- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
7/2/12- Great acting by Michelle Williams and if you can suspend a bit of reality I think you can enjoy this fim. I did. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: Drama/Romance
June 16th, 2012
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This star-studded romantic comedy follows the intersecting lives of several couples as they hazard the ups and downs of pregnancy and impending parenthood. In the process, they discover some important lessons about life and love.”
5/18/12- Weak reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: drama, Romance
May 19th, 2012
YOUR SISTER’S SISTER- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jack, who is mourning the death of his brother, has a complicated relationship with his best friend, Iris, who used to date his brother. Their chaotic situation becomes even more tangled when Jack has a drunken tryst with Iris’s flighty sister.” Excellent reviews. TRDB.
An article about the director in the NY Times on 5/6/12. TRDB.
6/15/12- Mixed review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
6/26/12- I liked this movie, especially the relationship between the sisters. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama
May 5th, 2012
THE GIANT MECHANICAL MAN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in this contemporary romantic comedy as an engaged young couple who discovers that the more they get to know each other, the more unpredictable their commitment to getting married becomes.”
Fairly good professional reviews yet and good audience reaction as well. TRDB.
11/26/12- Lite fluff but fun never-the-less. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: drama
April 16th, 2012
THE LUCKY ONE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This romantic drama tells the story of a Marine vet who credits his good-luck charm — a photo of an unknown woman — for saving his skin in Iraq. Back in North Carolina, he sets out to find the woman behind the smile that steered his fate.” Good early reviews. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
April 10th, 2012
SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “A sheik with a love for the sport hopes to introduce fly-fishing to the Middle East and turns to uptight fisheries expert Fred Jones for help. Buoyed by the sheik’s enthusiasm (and his comely English aide), Fred sets out to achieve the impossible.” Very good early reviews. TRDB.
3/9/12- Fairly good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/17/12- Take it for what it’s worth. Somewhat light and fluffy with each character basically a caricature but all in all a fun movie with some good comedy as well. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: Comedy, drama
February 28th, 2012
FRIENDS WITH KIDS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Best friends Jason and Julie decide that the way to have kids without sacrificing their social lives or careers is to raise a child together platonically. But romance and other complications interfere with their perfect plan.” Mixed reviews. TRDB.
3/9/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
3/13/12- An OK romantic comedy, definitely better than what else is out there now. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: drama, Romance
February 28th, 2012
THIS MEANS WAR- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Each determined to win the heart of a sexy blonde bombshell, two best friends and CIA spies turn their secret-agent skills against each other, heedless of the ever-widening trail of wreckage and collateral damage they leave in their wake.”
2/17/12- Weak review in today’s NY Times and in general. Audiences seem to like it so far. TRDB.
Tags: Drama/Romance
February 17th, 2012
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