Do you love a good “Rom- Com“? That’s Romantic-Comedy for those who didn’t know – If so, read on, if not, keep reading as I may be able to convince you to give this genre a chance.
It’s been a while since i’ve been invited to review this genre of film and to be honestย I was so excited to see it, as this is definitely the type of film I would truthfully run toย the cinema to see on opening weekend if possible.
Lately i’ve reviewed lots of horrors, thrillers and romantic dramas and even comedy-horrors but not a romantic comedy, which I can say, is my favourite type of film – hands down.
I know people who argue that this genre has a predictable formula;
- Boy meets Girl
- some conflict thrown in the middle
- Boy and Girl get together
- Happily ever after
- The End.
Well, films are so much more sophisticated with their plot-writing these days, this film starts in the “Some conflict thrown in the middle” – but it’s actually the beginning of the movie –ย Top marks for an very intriguing beginning ๐
Have a peep at the trailer…
The Synopsis
After spending a year in London with her grandmother, Diana (Zosia Memhet) moves back to New York and into a new apartment, all is good until she realises that her ex-boyfriend, Ben (Matthew Shear) lives downstairs in the basement apartment!
AWKWARD!! :O
What’s a girl to do? It would be rude not to knock and say wouldn’t it – I mean, they are neighbours now…
This film is directed by newbie, Sophie Brooks – What a fantastic debut film –ย Go Sophie!
My Thoughts
The script is funny and real, with some real ‘cringe’ moments when I really felt for the characters, especially Diana. Zosia Mamet is perfect for the role, I found her so relatable and normal and very, very funny.
Ben is such a cutie and is so shy and awkward at times, that I just wanted to give him a cuddle and say “It will be OK, don’t worry so much”.
Diana’s landlady, Amy (Deirdre O’Connell) was a lovely friend to her, I really liked her.
The themes running through this film, included;
- Friendship – the one’s that easily continue, even after years apartย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย friendships that blossom even with an age/generation gap &ย Is it possible toย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย be friends with your ex?
- Relationships – Father & Daughter, Boyfriend & Father in Law.
The main question in my head after watching this film was, how much truth is there in the saying,
“If you love someone, let them go”?
I mean, shouldn’t we be fighting hard for what we want or in this case, who we want or is that just being selfish?
I wonder….
Get down to cinemas this weekend to see this fantastic film with a great cast – A great date night movie or a Girls’ night out film!
Opens in UK Cinemas on Friday 8th June 2018
Enjoy!
Chanel x
Chanel Williams