Meet Cute

This is a really good film. But whoever was in charge for marketing this film needs to lose their job. It is sold in every way as a RomCom. The name of the film, the images just in publicity, even the synopsis reads as a RomCom. What this movie really is is a deep look at mental health. About struggles we may have in life and the things we think we need to make our problems go away. It's a really challenging piece about society and the world we live in. It's many things. But it is not a Romantic Comedy. There are outstanding performances from the two leads (who carry about 95% of the whole film). It really jumps around, there are lots of changes of direction, just when you think you know where it's going, a new layer is revealed. But because of the awful job done by the marketing team, the audience that will truly appreciate the film will probably pass it by. People expecting a RomCom will be frustrated, turn off after 15 minutes and leave a bad rating and review.

Those who disliked it must not have been able to look past the surface, which is still a great film. The film contains great use of symbolism and comments on the true nature of relationships in contrast to the unattainably perfect marriage portrayed in most romcoms. The characters are raw and easy to empathize with. Pete and Kaley fit these rolls so believably because they represent parts of themselves. The colors used, the shots, the lighting, characters, writing.... It all makes for an emotional story. I don't like that my review has to be longer. Thrift is a valuable and oft lacking trait in writing.