Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare
Cinematic Sommelier
6.9
So… this thing turns into a comedy in the second half. I did NOT see that coming!
There are many lessons here… don’t marry an exotic dancer? Don’t marry an heir to a Russian mob fortune who didn’t get permission to get married? Don’t untie your hostage early? Make sure the mom likes you?
Whatever the takeaway, the fun remains. This was an incredibly unexpectedly funny one that left me befuddled from beginning to end, in a good way. Well worth a watch, for the plot.
6.7
Ah… the old friends who fight like a married couple but date other people. A tale as old as time…
Solid rom-com from Max this time, not Netflix!
Short, sweet, and to the point. A fun hour and a half or so.
8.4
ADORABLE. And the chemistry between multiple couples in this show is off the charts! It’s perfectly balanced awkwardness and adorable moments as Netflix returns to one of its strengths with the romantic comedy genre. I can’t wait to see where Kristen Bell and Adam Brody go next season!
8.5
This is as feel-good film as it gets for me. As someone who frequently spends an entire afternoon at a multiplex to enjoy anywhere from 2-5 (my record) movies… This film was speaking my language. Summer coming of age/love story set in up to your eyeballs nostalgia? I’m there! The story may be a little simple and goofy, but they absolutely killed it in the eyes of this fellow movie buff!
7.8
Just a good old fashioned raunchy high school coming of age comedy. Chef’s kiss. No more, no less. I was pleasantly surprise by how well this one nailed the ambiance of the genre and played it’s part perfectly. It didn’t take itself too seriously and didn’t overthink things.
Appropriate? Not in the slightest.
Hilarious? You bet your ass.
Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare 