Not that deep... Still good!

Rating: 7/10 (20 January 2016)

Well, this is one of the movies that have escaped my attention for quite some time. Decided to watch it the other day and I have to say that I really have mixed feelings.
As far as production, direction, actors, etc, goes, the movie was great! Really liked the back and forth of the story and how the mood of the movie changed from one moment to the next. I liked the way the romance evolved and also the moments, the awkward moments of problems were depicted nicely.
Having said that, I really expected some more insight from the movie. It makes a specific point that everyone is bound to find someone they will love, out of luck and coincidence. And no matter how much against relationships and commitment you are, there will come someone that will sweep you off your feet. OK, got that and really agree.
The movie leaves destiny in the sideline and this is something I really believe also. All in all, the movie makes a valid point for relationships, and I really liked the fact that this was not yet another love story...
I did not appreciate the character of this weird guy that seems to have nothing going on in his life, no interest whatsoever, working in a mediocre job, making cards and being miserable about it and about everything else around him. He tries to compensate for his miserable life by falling for this amazing, full of life girl that seems to have too many things going on for her. He's desperate to cling on to her and she's clearly the joy of life that in the end, evades him to move on. She was into him for his looks, or cause sometimes girl like this are being attracted by these mysterious, weird guys, only to find out that they are being dragged in their misery in the end.
I think that this aspect of the movie is not pointed out enough. I mean, of course it would not work. Of course she would eventually move on. But why? How does the result relate to the initial situation? Is it her fault? And then, when he flashes back in their relationship and sees all the small moments that indicated the end, what's about that? That was completely and utterly irrelevant. These moments exist in every relationship. The signs can always be found, both the good and the bad ones.
I really think that this movie should have focused more on timing, compatibility of characters, life-theories, etc., to explain why some things just don't work, instead of focusing on the randomness of relationships. PS: Really hated the "Autumn" metaphor in the end of the movie... For God's sake, this was not what the movie needed in the closing...