Honeymood (2020) User Reviews

Theatre-play-like movie

[telavivid · 7/10 · 12 March 2021]

Just saw it. Really, really liked it. It's not a typical brainless comedy, it's more like a short story that was turned into a theatre play, and then it got its movie version.

On one hand, it's light and not too complex. On the other, at times it becomes psychological, satirical and metaphorical. It doesn't have mainstream humour, but if you like this style, it's hilarious. I laughed a lot.

The writer/director is the one who made "Zero Motivation" (yay!). The movie also features Orly Silbersatz (from "Shtisel").

So, yeah, it's a comedy that becomes absurd at times, but also poses a lot of questions about relationships and commitment. Solid!

A screwball comedy for the 21st century?

[Nozz · 7/10 · 4 August 2021]

Here we have a rather quiet fellow who is fond of routine and he's drawn into a succession of comical adventures by an impulsive and emotional woman. The premise was already well worn in the 1980s ("Who's That Girl" etc.). What's new this time? Is the man learning to be a little more impulsive and the woman a little less? Is there character development? Maybe a smidgen, but the characters don't engage you the way they did in Talya Lavie's previous movie "Zero Motivation." This time the characters are more cartoonish, their attitudes change on a dime, and the comedy is screwier although here and there you can find some very well written lines and some food for thought. After a slightly bumpy beginning that is slow to set up any plot expectations, Lavie gets the film moving at a pace where if any episode seems to be falling flat, a new one replaces it quickly enough. As the mismatched couple, Ran Danker and Avigail Harari aren't exactly Tracy and Hepburn; but the movie is well worth watching.

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

[srovcanin · 2/10 · 16 February 2021]

I am not easy on writing a bad review, but this was a total disaster. Officially this movie is a "romantic comedy" slash "drama", but it is neither of those, it is more of a bad teen soap opera. The script is pretty absurd and I am eager to say - that this is a movie with absolutely no plot in the first place.

Two people walking after their wedding and engaging in illogical and unoriginal situations. The characterization is very thin, we don't know nothing about their chemistry or relationship before the wedding, we are just meant to assume that they fight all the time for no reason at all, even after the wedding.

A total waste of time. The only thing I enjoyed about this movie was the directing, the shots are really nice. But the rest - I want my 1.5 hours back!

Run don't walk!

[liabarnett · 10/10 · 25 July 2021]

We were lucky enough to be visiting Israel when the movie came so we got to see it in a REAL MOVIE THEATRE.... This is truly one of the best movies I've seen in a while (and trust me, I've spend my share of time on Amazon Prime and Netflix during lockdown....). It is incredibly entertaining, clever, beautiful cinematography and masterful editing. The writer/director is young but seems to know what she's doing. After this went to my beloved Amazon Prime to watch her earlier movie, Zero Motivation....honestly can't decide which is better!

And back to the title, cheesy but true, run don't walk and since you're not in Israel just wait for the Amazon release and go watch the other one she did.

Ridiculous, Horrible movie

[srand-11899 · 1/10 · 7 August 2021]

I agree with another reviewer. We're half way but not going to watch the rest. Not even worth one star.

Fun comedy/drama

[sampeterjackson · 8/10 · 21 March 2021]

Really good indie comedy premise and overall very enjoyable. Saw it at BFI London Film Festival and it really put a smile on my face.