Romance – Page 13 – Brett Garten, Movie Extraordinare

“About Hope”

By Brett_G on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021

7.8

It’s a fantastic romantic film, with a great cast and a well-grounded story. Despite being a Christian film, it has a subtlety in the messaging that is becoming the norm and helping these positive portrayals of monogamy and courtship be much more palatable.

Getting into the nitty-gritty of the storytelling, it’s predictable, but effective. Admittedly hit a little close to home for the guy who goes to movies by himself to write his blog… But we’ll try to keep this focused on the film. Recommend for an opposite of 50 shades valentines day date.

Drama Romance

“Our Friend”

By Brett_G on February 14, 2021

8.1

They had me in the first half, not gonna lie. I felt I was watching a group of narcissists feed off of each other until their ultimate, deserved demise. Then, the story blossoms in the third act that you’ll have to watch through a layer of tears as the hits just keep coming. Taking you to a beautifully dark place where the emotions of the finale of life reside.

Casey Affleck is officially sad guy now. He’s continuously kicked in the balls guy and does it better than anyone else in Hollywood. Jason Segal rocks it as the loveable loser with a heart of gold. Dakota Johnson expands her skillset in yet another outstanding dramatic performance.

Bring some tissues, and be prepared to call a loved one/loved ones afterwards. Another tremendous entry in the “dying person” genre, a la “Me, Earl, and the dying girl.”

Horror/Thriller Romance Shudder

“Tammy and the T Rex”

By Brett_G on February 14, 2021

7.7

You may be wondering how this one earned this score. Well, it’s unabashedly itself. Unafraid to be one of the most ridiculous hour and a half strips of film in Hollywood history. A love story between a girl and her dinosaur.

Shout-out to “The Last Drive-In” for yet another great introduction to a historic film.

You’ll spend quite a bit of the runtime going, “Hey, I know that person!” Pedro from “Napolean Dynamite, ” Denise Richards, Paul Walker, Bernie from “Weekend at Bernie’s.” An absolutely ridiculous plot, and yet, it works wonderfully. Bravo to one of the all-time great b movies!

Romance

“A Rainy Day in New York”

By Brett_G on November 27, 2020

7.9

I liked this more than I guessed I would have supposed at first glance. It’s a definite Woody Allen film. Hard-on for New York City, clunky dialogue at times, rushed, yet witty storytelling.

An awkward savant serves as our main character, who fumbles his way from beautiful woman to beautiful woman. Selena Gomez, of all people, bringing down the house as the unsuspecting love interest. All the while, his girlfriend stumbles her way through equally awkward yet less rewarding encounters. Al set against strikingly beautiful set pieces, shot in a way that only Allen can pull off.

If you’re in the mood for an oddball romance, this one hits the spot.

Holiday Romance

“A Very Merry Mixup”

By Brett_G on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020

7.2

Sometimes, fate has a funny way of getting us to the right place at the right time. Even if it isn’t our plan.

As rough as this one got in the middle, with an imbalance between the douche and the dreamboat, it really sticks the landing and gets you misty-eyed by the time the credits roll.

This one checks all the boxes. If you want to find love, owning or frequenting an antique shop is an excellent place to start. Bonus points if a few generations pass it down. Moral of the story: it’s incredible what can happen when you combine a mind full of trivial knowledge with actually listening to the woman you plan to woo.