These kind of films don't find a place in anyone's recommendation lists, but it's a guilty pleasure for most individuals to watch such movies. It's a great experience to watch path breaking and award winning movies, but it does get a bit tiring if you keep watching just dark and heavy stuff. I always look forward to watching sweet and simple films like 'About Fate' because it puts a smile on my face and acts as a great escape from the horrors of reality.
Although I was intrigued to watch this film after watching it's trailer, but I do wish that I hadn't watched it because the trailer spoils the initial few minutes of the film. 'About Fate' starts in a very unique way and presents something rather unexpected in front of you; I just wish I was unaware of the twist, because it was a good one. Even though the movie is set in present day, it has the feel of the kind of movies we used to see in the early 90's. With an adorable lead pair and a concept that always succeeds in putting a smile on your face, 'About Fate' gets it perfectly right as far as the settings and the atmospherics are concerned. Where it doesn't quite succeed however, is in it's screenplay, because it doesn't have as many layers as I had hoped to see.
I wish the movie had more humour because that would have really uplifted the rather simplistic screenplay. Even the action sequence placed at the end with the intent of making us laugh did not come across as funny at all. Things were happening at a quick pace but it felt like nothing was happening because quite often the screenplay had nothing to offer. For example, the relatives of Margot (Emma Roberts) loved Griffin (Thomas Mann), but adding some context to that would have really added a lot of weight to those sequences. Why was everyone becoming a fan of Griffin? If only the creators had added some conversation sequences showing us how he impressed everyone, those scenes would not have felt so hollow.
'About Fate' has a beautiful sub plot involving an old couple riding in a chariot and I loved the way it was integrated into the main storyline of the film. It's rare to see this kind of romance being depicted in the movies nowadays, so it was quite heartening and satisfying to see love being depicted in its purest form. In my honest opinion, some more interesting encounters and adventures involving Margot and Griffin would have proved to be quite beneficial for the movie.
The casting team nailed it perfectly by casting Emma Roberts as Margot and Thomas Mann as Griffin as both actors were fabulous in the film. Thomas Mann, who looks like a young Gary Oldman, was extremely grounded and nuanced in his portrayal of Griffin. It's been so long since he acted in the amazing Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) and yet for some reason he continues to be an extremely underrated actor. I really hope this performance doesn't go unnoticed and more opportunities open up for him because he truly deserves it. Emma Roberts is such an amazing actress that you can't help but fall in love with her every time you see her. Emma looked quite healthy in this film and that made me very happy. I remember watching her in It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) where she looked extremely gorgeous but with the passage of time, she started looking very different indicating a deteriorating health, which had me worried, but in this film she looked as beautiful as ever and in the pink of health as well.
While watching 'About Fate' you do get a sense of where things are going, but you still wish to be a part of this journey because the protagonists are extremely likeable and you care for them. The movie ends in the same way as it begins, in a very unique and unpredictable manner. You expect things to end on a high, but a twist follows and then you are left wondering as to what kind of end has this film planned for you. 'About Fate' is not an Oscar worthy film, it won't even be counted amongst the best romantic comedies out there, but if you give your critical lens some rest and give this film a chance, then you might just be able to appreciate the beauty of this sweet and simple film.
Although I was intrigued to watch this film after watching it's trailer, but I do wish that I hadn't watched it because the trailer spoils the initial few minutes of the film. 'About Fate' starts in a very unique way and presents something rather unexpected in front of you; I just wish I was unaware of the twist, because it was a good one. Even though the movie is set in present day, it has the feel of the kind of movies we used to see in the early 90's. With an adorable lead pair and a concept that always succeeds in putting a smile on your face, 'About Fate' gets it perfectly right as far as the settings and the atmospherics are concerned. Where it doesn't quite succeed however, is in it's screenplay, because it doesn't have as many layers as I had hoped to see.
I wish the movie had more humour because that would have really uplifted the rather simplistic screenplay. Even the action sequence placed at the end with the intent of making us laugh did not come across as funny at all. Things were happening at a quick pace but it felt like nothing was happening because quite often the screenplay had nothing to offer. For example, the relatives of Margot (Emma Roberts) loved Griffin (Thomas Mann), but adding some context to that would have really added a lot of weight to those sequences. Why was everyone becoming a fan of Griffin? If only the creators had added some conversation sequences showing us how he impressed everyone, those scenes would not have felt so hollow.
'About Fate' has a beautiful sub plot involving an old couple riding in a chariot and I loved the way it was integrated into the main storyline of the film. It's rare to see this kind of romance being depicted in the movies nowadays, so it was quite heartening and satisfying to see love being depicted in its purest form. In my honest opinion, some more interesting encounters and adventures involving Margot and Griffin would have proved to be quite beneficial for the movie.
The casting team nailed it perfectly by casting Emma Roberts as Margot and Thomas Mann as Griffin as both actors were fabulous in the film. Thomas Mann, who looks like a young Gary Oldman, was extremely grounded and nuanced in his portrayal of Griffin. It's been so long since he acted in the amazing Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) and yet for some reason he continues to be an extremely underrated actor. I really hope this performance doesn't go unnoticed and more opportunities open up for him because he truly deserves it. Emma Roberts is such an amazing actress that you can't help but fall in love with her every time you see her. Emma looked quite healthy in this film and that made me very happy. I remember watching her in It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) where she looked extremely gorgeous but with the passage of time, she started looking very different indicating a deteriorating health, which had me worried, but in this film she looked as beautiful as ever and in the pink of health as well.
While watching 'About Fate' you do get a sense of where things are going, but you still wish to be a part of this journey because the protagonists are extremely likeable and you care for them. The movie ends in the same way as it begins, in a very unique and unpredictable manner. You expect things to end on a high, but a twist follows and then you are left wondering as to what kind of end has this film planned for you. 'About Fate' is not an Oscar worthy film, it won't even be counted amongst the best romantic comedies out there, but if you give your critical lens some rest and give this film a chance, then you might just be able to appreciate the beauty of this sweet and simple film.