I was very intrigued by this movie when I came across it on netflix. I love Ed Helms and this movie truly shows his capacity as a serious actor. I should have known this was an independent film because it flowed very naturally and there was no glitz or glam, just real scenes with realistic people and dialogue.
I have felt like Eddie and Judy at many times in my life, like everyone else wanted to be a part of something that I have no interest in. The two of them are simple people yet their feelings for each other and their general kindness makes them extraordinary. My favorite scenes are the ones with the two of them together and that is the only reason this movie does not get a higher rating is that I really wish there were more scenes between them and that we had gotten some back story on her to see what had made her feel broken inside. Instead they chose to simply illustrate that her life like Eddie's was also not going according to plan. I think her "damaged" animals that she loved so much were supposed to symbolize how broken both their lives were.
Tracy Morgan was great as Eddie's friend, I loved the scenes with them together. There seems to be a lot of symbolism in this movie that might go unnoticed by most. I felt that the speaker not working at the gas station conveyed a loss or lack of communication among society. And it was interesting how despite the broken speaker, Eddie and Judy are still able to communicate and connect. It shows how special they are.
The TV people in this movie were clearly the villains and brilliantly represented the parasites of society. This movie also shows how much the internet has ruined the minds and hearts of the average person. The world was willing to sacrifice the Clapper's life just so that they had something entertaining to watch on TV when they returned home from their own dreary lives. At the same time, it shows how much the internet and TV connects us all as in the end, everyone seemed to learn their lesson and feel for Eddie when he unveiled his pain on national television.
My favorite scene is of Eddie and Judy in the food place on their "french fry date" and Eddie suggests that they eat inside because no one ever eats inside for some reason. It shows how nonconformist they both are, they prefer the peace and tranquility opposed to the average person. Then the masses only herd inside and ruin Eddie and Judy's peace and and quiet when it is pouring outside. Very symbolic that the masses only stop taunting Eddie when the storm later erupts from him and he confesses about losing his first wife and former life.
Another reason this does not get a higher rating is because I felt that the ending while wonderful, was very rushed. It seems like they felt like it was enough just for them to end up together. I would have preferred more details. I guess they were going for less is more. Clearly the world had battered these two around enough and just deciding to be together despite it all is very beautiful on its own.
This is definitely the perfect movie to watch if you just want to smile and fill yourself with hope.
I have felt like Eddie and Judy at many times in my life, like everyone else wanted to be a part of something that I have no interest in. The two of them are simple people yet their feelings for each other and their general kindness makes them extraordinary. My favorite scenes are the ones with the two of them together and that is the only reason this movie does not get a higher rating is that I really wish there were more scenes between them and that we had gotten some back story on her to see what had made her feel broken inside. Instead they chose to simply illustrate that her life like Eddie's was also not going according to plan. I think her "damaged" animals that she loved so much were supposed to symbolize how broken both their lives were.
Tracy Morgan was great as Eddie's friend, I loved the scenes with them together. There seems to be a lot of symbolism in this movie that might go unnoticed by most. I felt that the speaker not working at the gas station conveyed a loss or lack of communication among society. And it was interesting how despite the broken speaker, Eddie and Judy are still able to communicate and connect. It shows how special they are.
The TV people in this movie were clearly the villains and brilliantly represented the parasites of society. This movie also shows how much the internet has ruined the minds and hearts of the average person. The world was willing to sacrifice the Clapper's life just so that they had something entertaining to watch on TV when they returned home from their own dreary lives. At the same time, it shows how much the internet and TV connects us all as in the end, everyone seemed to learn their lesson and feel for Eddie when he unveiled his pain on national television.
My favorite scene is of Eddie and Judy in the food place on their "french fry date" and Eddie suggests that they eat inside because no one ever eats inside for some reason. It shows how nonconformist they both are, they prefer the peace and tranquility opposed to the average person. Then the masses only herd inside and ruin Eddie and Judy's peace and and quiet when it is pouring outside. Very symbolic that the masses only stop taunting Eddie when the storm later erupts from him and he confesses about losing his first wife and former life.
Another reason this does not get a higher rating is because I felt that the ending while wonderful, was very rushed. It seems like they felt like it was enough just for them to end up together. I would have preferred more details. I guess they were going for less is more. Clearly the world had battered these two around enough and just deciding to be together despite it all is very beautiful on its own.
This is definitely the perfect movie to watch if you just want to smile and fill yourself with hope.