Not bad, but not great

Rating: 7/10 (17 August 2014)

I like the acting in this movie -- everyone's quite sweet and sincere. There are some great scenes. Maybe the best thing about the film is that it doesn't go for the traditional rom-com ending. That was a bit of a surprise. However apart from that, the plot is quite predictable. Talented songwriter cum musician is dumped by her high profile boyfriend, meets new Svengali who's having a nervous breakdown himself, and they get together and make beautiful (platonic) music. Svengali heals rift with his ex-wife and troubled teenage daughter while miraculously curing his own alcohol problem. Girl finds solace with overweight and therefore platonic male friend who is prepared to do everything for her, and also provide comic relief. I guess I was in a cynical mood when I saw this film. It really is an inoffensive, light hearted picture, but it won't challenge you much.