This romantic comedy about the angst of being 30, unmarried, and unsuccessful at work is a total and complete delight. It succeeds because it doesn't attempt to present a rose colored version of life, but rather it focus on the reality and struggle of taking one small step forward.
It starts off as a light hearted comedy, and sneaks up on you to become a touching story in which growing up seems a little less scary and a little more attainable for everyone.
The film has terrific leading performances from the non-traditional leading man Ben Shenkman to the luminous Arija Bareikis. Also, it is filled with familiar character actors giving hilarious performances, most notably are the dynamic duo of Alexander Chaplin (Spin City) and Bradley White. They seem to make you laugh every time they come on screen. And then there are the parents played perfectly by veterans Jerry Adler (The Sopranos) and Barbara Barrie (Suddenly Susan).
I recently saw the film at the Cleveland Film Festival and the crowd went wild for the film. I realize festival audiences can be generous, but they cheered and cheered because this little film is one hell of a good time!
It starts off as a light hearted comedy, and sneaks up on you to become a touching story in which growing up seems a little less scary and a little more attainable for everyone.
The film has terrific leading performances from the non-traditional leading man Ben Shenkman to the luminous Arija Bareikis. Also, it is filled with familiar character actors giving hilarious performances, most notably are the dynamic duo of Alexander Chaplin (Spin City) and Bradley White. They seem to make you laugh every time they come on screen. And then there are the parents played perfectly by veterans Jerry Adler (The Sopranos) and Barbara Barrie (Suddenly Susan).
I recently saw the film at the Cleveland Film Festival and the crowd went wild for the film. I realize festival audiences can be generous, but they cheered and cheered because this little film is one hell of a good time!