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Rating: 5/10 (25 July 2012)

The story had potential - the intention itself was potentially amazing - but the lines just got blurred between pity and depression and then cheerfulness. I felt this was supposed to lead somewhere, but I felt there was a lack of a connection - where were the explanations that at least gave us an idea of what was going on? There were scenes showing the two main characters doing something and then it changed to a different day. What kind of relationship were they even in? I have nothing against what people do in their relationships, but when it comes to films, they really need to do their research.
One of the good points was the light-hearted humour - it was funny sometimes. Despite the film itself being quite light, it was at least mildly entertaining. The two actors - Deschanel and Gordon-Levitt - I like them very much, as they provided a certain presence that meant the film didn't turn out awful - they looked the part, particularly.
On that note, the film seemed light on plot. It felt like it was trying to preach a message about love. 'This isn't a love story, this is a story about love' - that doesn't sound unique, that sounds cheesy. It would, if it could actually follow a structure that wasn't a complete mess. So, no, in fact, this film had nothing new or of use so it was looking too desperate to preach a message about love, when in fact it wasn't.