Really, why do we go to the movies? Do we want to see an eclipse of real life, or do we want to escape into a world of wishes and dreams? Think about it; why do *you* go to a movie?
I've seen a recurring theme in reviews for this film stating the acting was weak and the story line implausible. So what?!? It's Hollywood! It's fantasy! It's exactly what we want! And this one's good -- good enough, anyway, to be very enjoyable! OK, maybe it won't be the summer's greatest movie. The acting is good, but not stellar.
Character Development: 6/10 Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) shows emotion that doesn't always appear sincere, but it's still there. Charlie (Christopher Egan) is supposed to come off as somewhat forceful and obnoxious, but the strength of his character often seems more bland than real. None-the-less, they're both likable enough, and we want Sophie and Charlie to fall in love and come together as the movie plays on. It's storybook. It's exactly the line we want to see! This movie makes you smile, and it makes you laugh. You'll get choked up at times, and you'll feel the emotion often enough. You'll identify with the theme and feel like you're there too.
Action: N/A Guys, it's a love story. There "ain't none!" No one dies.
Plot and Surprises: 4/10 The story line is not terribly original. At best, you could call it a new twist on an old idea, and it IS predictable. Maybe, just maybe, a couple of times you might not be sure what's happening next, but then it happens, and you're like, "oh yeah. I expected that."
Duration: 8/10 It's 105 minutes, and that seems just about right. The wrap up could have done with a few minutes, but in general, you're done when it's done.
Synopsis: When you see this one, expect something that's very good. It's good enough to justify the price, and the scenery is beautiful! You won't be disappointed. It's not the top of the list, and it is cliché, but it's not bad either.
Final rating: 7 / 10
I've seen a recurring theme in reviews for this film stating the acting was weak and the story line implausible. So what?!? It's Hollywood! It's fantasy! It's exactly what we want! And this one's good -- good enough, anyway, to be very enjoyable! OK, maybe it won't be the summer's greatest movie. The acting is good, but not stellar.
Character Development: 6/10 Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) shows emotion that doesn't always appear sincere, but it's still there. Charlie (Christopher Egan) is supposed to come off as somewhat forceful and obnoxious, but the strength of his character often seems more bland than real. None-the-less, they're both likable enough, and we want Sophie and Charlie to fall in love and come together as the movie plays on. It's storybook. It's exactly the line we want to see! This movie makes you smile, and it makes you laugh. You'll get choked up at times, and you'll feel the emotion often enough. You'll identify with the theme and feel like you're there too.
Action: N/A Guys, it's a love story. There "ain't none!" No one dies.
Plot and Surprises: 4/10 The story line is not terribly original. At best, you could call it a new twist on an old idea, and it IS predictable. Maybe, just maybe, a couple of times you might not be sure what's happening next, but then it happens, and you're like, "oh yeah. I expected that."
Duration: 8/10 It's 105 minutes, and that seems just about right. The wrap up could have done with a few minutes, but in general, you're done when it's done.
Synopsis: When you see this one, expect something that's very good. It's good enough to justify the price, and the scenery is beautiful! You won't be disappointed. It's not the top of the list, and it is cliché, but it's not bad either.
Final rating: 7 / 10