Monday, April 4, 2011

The Romantics

Summary: Katie Holmes is the bridesmaid of her best friend played by Anna Paquin who just happens to not be over her past lover, and groom-to-be. The setting is a night before the wedding and how the friends deal with their relationships with the implication of them being so close that they often recycle dates and form "incestuous relationships."

Review: The cast was a compiliation of many mainstream names with Katie Holmes, Anna Paquin, Josh Duhamel, Dianna Agron, Adam Brody, and Malin Ackerman. They were all terrific in their supporting roles, although Dianna Agron's role was miniscule to the storyline as the younger sister of the bride. Katie Holmes was excellent in her role as the conflicted bridesmaid, but I can't say that I think her sex appeal doesn't add to any role. The music was well selected and the film was shot very well with the different lights that made the mood. The storyline was a bit cliche, but it was an enjoyable watch for the moments of awkwardness and O that shouldn't have happened.

Further Question/Philosophy/Theme: Why do girls love to get fucked by their best friend's man and rationalize? Is the man really that special or is the object of a want by another the source of the want. Is there such a thing as everlasting passionate love that can rival the thoughtful and sweet nature of caring?

Power Rating (Out of 5) and Comments: 3 It was a delightful short film that was well made, but the storyline did get old at times. It was kind of annoying at times with the I can't help myself because of our passionate love storyline, or maybe I've just never had that special feeling.

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