A Date with Her May Be Boring

Rating: 4/10 (20 March 2014)

For the most part the movie is good, if one is interested in watching reality television-type programming. The type of programming where people or characters talk about their problems and the camera tries to create action by moving around them. The subject is very interesting. One can tell that Mr. Phoenix and Ms. Johansson develop real chemistry in the movie and grow into their respective characters. It was fun learning about their characters and seeing them develop three dimensionally. One sees the highs and lows of the relationship and learns about the needs and wants of each of the characters. By this virtue, this movie makes for a great study in character development. On the other hand, the pace of the movie is slow like a kid dragging its heels going into the doctor's office. That could have been taken care of in the editing room by trimming down the scenes or having snappier transitions. I would advise caution when considering this film.