I’ve been bad with posting. It’s true. My excuse would be that I have been very, very busy. But now I’m here. With a post!
Last night I was dragged–not quite kicking and screaming, but close–to Letters to Juliet. I actually love romantic comedies but something about the trailer turned me off. Happily, my aversion lasted only about as long as it took me to settle into my seat and for Sophie to find herself at Juliet’s wall.
Will it go down in history as one of the great romantic comedies? Probably not. Were the critics who pointed out that the soundtrack was annoyingly poppy and upbeat correct? Most definitely. But it was a movie with its heart firmly in the right place. The two whippersnapper leads were attractive and charming (blond, British, and looks like Ryan Phillipe? Be still my beating heart) and Vanessa Redgrave was spectacular. It was a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.
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May 27, 2010 at 2:25 am
Lindsey
I took myself to see it one afternoon last week (desperately craving a mindless afternoon + chick flick). It was enjoyable. The scenery alone was like taking a mini-Italian vaca. Cute. Fun. Girlie but not mushy-pushover-girlie. Sofie was just sassy enough. And Vanessa Redgrave= win.
May 28, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Debra Driza
Plus, hello–IT’S LILY FROM VMARS!!!!!
How can anything related to Vmars be all bad?
Might have to check it out–thanks!
May 30, 2010 at 2:19 am
stopdropandplot
lol I keep forgetting she was Lily. I always think of her as the daughter from Big Love.