The Thin Line (2017) User Reviews

Disjointed, fails to deliver on romantic aspect

[fandomfatale · 6/10 · 31 October 2020]

This felt like two ideas mashed together, two ideas that don't really fit together. For me, it was disjointed and disorienting.

The animated sequences are quite funny but the character who was contemplating suicide didn't seem to be the character we were with in most of the other parts of the movie. The family drama probably helped explain why Jessica was the way she was but I was here for the rom-com and didn't care for that aspect of it. The family relationships and the relationship with the friend Taylor were all laid out in ways I found confusing. I thought the romance was pretty compelling but then they don't end up together at the end so why did I watch this movie? The rom-com description is what made me want to watch it in the first place. I felt like it was implied they might be drawn back together later since "Tone" the final love interest wasn't what he seemed, but if that's what was intended then why would you deny your audience the most satisfying part? It was nice to see Jessica come into her own at the end but the philosophy was all over the place. If it's meant to be anti rom-com, you could have fooled me: it delivered pretty well on being a unique but standard rom-com, just without the final scene where they get back together. It's a shame because that was the part of it that I was really enjoying.

I enjoyed the friendship of the girls at the coffee shop and I think the lead has charisma. Robert was a very interesting character (probably the most interesting character) but I feel like we don't get any closure with him. That aspect felt unfinished.

There was some good stuff here but I have trouble recommending it except to the most desperate of rom-com fans.

Different But Charming

[Griking · 7/10 · 13 February 2021]

A different take on a young adult romance. I'd never heard of this film nor the cast but I watched it by chance but I was pleasantly surprised. The acting was well done and I found myself actually interested in the characters. Its listed as a romance/comedy but there was actually a lot going on behind the scenes that makes it more than that. Definitely worth a watch.

Clerks at Hooters

[bradaviel · 7/10 · 3 May 2021]

The fast pace editing and self deprecating monologues topped by the use of animation in the first 5 minutes got me hooked up right away, but it's the characters that made me keep watching. This is an unorthodox comedy tries its hardest to pay its dues to 90s comedies like Clerks, Singles and a hint of High Fidelity. Ok, the inventive editing and endearing acting might be a bit off key at times compared to those masterpieces, and The Thin line might not be the cult classic for a generation that the three above mentioned unforgettable gems definitely are, but if you're nostalgic for movies of that era, the charm & intent of a flick matters more than a crispy execution and super lovable characters, there's a high chance you will enjoy this light-hearted slice of charm that indeed has a soul. A weird one, as flawed as humans can be, with its multiple moods, tone turns and weird life lessons coming out of nowhere, but a soul nonetheless.

Great untypical romcom

[maharetdeagle · 8/10 · 29 October 2020]

If you want to see something different you should watch this you'll be pleasently surprized.

The Anti-RomCom we were all waiting for!

[justin-209-152796 · 10/10 · 30 May 2018]

The Thin Line is a great example of how to make a movie feel familiar but unique and funny but heartfelt - in a backward sort of way. The animation segments are quite entertaining and well done and the production value in the film is top notch. I'm admittedly biased, because I worked on the film, but I've worked on a lot of things that I don't really endorse because they're not that good. This is definitely that good. It's hilarious and memorable and hits all the right notes. Definitely take a look!