I remember seeing the trailer for this when it was first making the rounds and knowing that I'd want to check it out at some point - thank you again netflix for coming to my rescue! This film starts off with these really beautiful b/w shots of L.A. and it lures the viewer into thinking you're in for a visual masterpiece. You're not. I'm usually not overly superficial when it comes to the asthetics of a film, however when you set me up like that with some gorgeous cinematography, you're asking for it. The film, for the most part, looks fine. There are a few scenes that are so poorly shot that it kind of distracts you. That being said, it's a movie worth checking out...
The film centers around Wilson, a guy who hasn't had a date in six years and is looking to not be lonely on New-Years-Eve, and so he puts up a craigslist ad and finds Vivian, whom upon first meeting feels a bit like she might have forgotten to take her medication. The film asks a lot up front in terms of expecting you to follow around these mildly unlikable people - but I promise you, it's worth the weight. The acting in the film is a little unbalanced, in particular with the supporting cast, but when Scoot McNairy and Sara Simmonds are on, they are on. When you start wanting to spend time with them you REALLY want to spend time with them. You buy them as two people slowly becoming enamored by one another.
In the end it's a simple, lovely little film. It's not for everyone - if you like your run of the mill rom-coms then this might not be your thing, but for those of you who like their love stories with a tinge of reality you very may well want to check this out.
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