This movie was simple but its simplicity made it great. Steve Carell, has been in too many roles where he is the butt of the joke but this time his character is the perfect fit. The film is very unrealistic and in no way actually represents an apocalyptic scenario, but i think its completely fine, the movie is more about the connection between the characters with the end of the world being a minor part of that. Carell plays Dodge, a soft spoken man with a boring job who does not react much differently upon learning that an asteroid will end the world. It was Carell's subtleness that really stood out, there was very little energy in his performance but instead of boring it was captivating. Keira Knightly was absolutely fantastic as Dodge's neighbor Penny. They initially got off on the wrong foot when Dodge found out that Penny had some of his mail in her apartment including a letter from the love of his life that got away. Dodge tried to kill himself with cough syrup but to no avail. Penny was played with wit, charm, humor, joy, and with such charisma that i couldn't help but fall in love with the character. Dodge and Penny have some interesting encounters when they take off on the road together including an odd restaurant scene. It was the final few scenes of the movie that really make it memorable and thought provoking. Penny and Dodge know that time is running out and they realize how much they have fallen in love in the short time they have known each other. I loved the ending as Dodge comforts Penny as they lay in bed listening to the chaos of the outside world.
8.5/10 I look forward to watching this movie again and again. The cast was terrific, the acting was very,very good. Although the ending is bittersweet its almost a microcosm of life itself.
8.5/10 I look forward to watching this movie again and again. The cast was terrific, the acting was very,very good. Although the ending is bittersweet its almost a microcosm of life itself.