Remember Yesterday

Let me preface my remarks by stating clearly that I am a big fan of the mega blockbuster superhero and apocalyptic genre. That being said, it is so refreshing to sit in a theatre and enjoy watching a love story set against the backdrop of a beautiful southern town. Wilmington, NC has long been a sought after filming location for its historic downtown, waterfront and beautiful architecture. All of which is showcased in remember Yesterday giving it a true sense of place. The story centers on a recently divorced cafe owner Jenny (Jana Allen) who has settled in to a routine and given up on her dreams of being a performer. One day her old love John (Adrian Monte) who, has gained much success appears in the diner while scouting locations for a film he plans to direct. The rekindling of their romance is helped along by a talented group of actors portraying family and friends. Standouts include Rick Forrester, Denise Bass and Katie Deese. The film has the feel of watching real slice of life. A modern "Our Town". The dialogue feels simple and truthful and the cast gives fully fleshed and nuanced performances. In the end we learn that we can let those we love go to grow, but that often after seeing the world there is no place like home. Remember yesterday is a sweet and funny love story that deserves to be seen.

⭐⭐½/10 Sometimes the past comes back to haunt you, and sometimes it's simply here to give you a second chance. Jenny Hill-Devlin (Jana Allen) is stuck between the two, unsure whether she should trust this second chance, or if she needs to keep the past behind her. She is often begged to Remember Yesterday, but that proves to be far more challenging than expected. Can Jenny find her way, or will she fall victim to the ghosts of her past? [more...] Please check out my full review of J. R. Rodriguez's Remember Yesterday, and my other reviews, by heading to my site, Bain's Film Reviews. Don't forget to subscribe!

The casting is well done for the wide array of characters that mesh well together. The location is beautiful and it's nice that it wasn't a perfect love story where everything goes smoothly all the time. Plenty of laughs throughout, overall an entertaining watch that does a great job of portraying life in a small town where your business is never just your own.

I might be biased for many reasons... 1. Who doesn't love a complicated love story? 2. I fell in love in middle school. 3. Wilmington NC, where I now reside, is all over this film. The film uses primarily Wilmington talent, and there's an abundance here. Over the years, I've seen most of these actors on stage and in other films. Watching them tell this story was a pleasure. For actors to shine, you need a compelling script and a compassionate director. These actors all blew me away. Seemingly simple scenes were nuanced; grounded in the characters' relationships, allowing the story to take you on a layered journey. Mundane and unique, harsh and gentle, serious and silly, it's all there. I won't spoil it for you; enjoy the ride!

Watched this because of the reviews. Very slow and boring. Too many bar scenes with boring dialogue. Nothing compelling in this. Annoying characters. Made it half way and couldn't take any more. Fast forwarded. We paid $4.99 to watch this on Amazon Prime. That was a mistake. I assume most of the high reviews came from people who have some connection to the making of the movie. Save yourself some wasted time and find a different movie. The acting was just average. The movie seemed very low budget. The best scene was in the movie trailer. It's all down hill from there. My wife couldn't stand it either.