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This is one of a few movies that doesn’t feel like a movie. It feels real and unscripted. The chemistry and mutual fondness between Ryan and Crystal is so clear to see and the film is tremendous.
I grew attached to the characters very quickly. I can identify with Crystal’s character immensely personality-wise. There’s so much fantastic dialogue about love, relationships, sex and obviously the infamous ‘fake orgasm’ scene, in which director Rob Reiner’s mother makes a cameo as the “I’ll have what she’s having” woman. Nice touch.
It’s really well shot with picturesque frames and the wonderful setting that is New York City. I particularly enjoyed the ad-break like docu-scenes which feature experiences of real couples, which alone are enough to make you believe that sometimes things are just meant to be. Fantastic film-making. The split screen scenes are really well done too, instead of switching frames we see both characters in the moment, alone, but together. It captures their phone conversations perfectly.
The music is great. Harry Connick Jr. provides the film with precisely the soundtrack it deserves. I love the big band arrangements, as well as the individual performances by Connick Jr.
It’s such an easy film to enjoy. There’s nothing over the top, outplayed or over acted. The film pivots around two people having nothing more than a conversation and it’s enthralling. The New Year Party scene contains one of the best rom com scenes and line deliveries ever.
You’ll have felt at least something that the characters feel if not all of what they do. From romantic relationships, to platonic ones, growing close to someone to turning away and the rollercoaster of emotions that all of it entails.
The film is continuously funny and always endearing. Entertaining from start to finish that plays close attention to the inner workings of romantic relationships and falling in love. One of the greats.
“I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
Rating: 10/10 🌟
Where to watch: @primevideouk
Runtime: 1hr 36mins
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