A Night To Remember

Rating: 10/10 (19 April 2009)

In my opinion, never before have the cinematic elements of plot and character been so well represented in a coming-of-age romantic comedy. Lets start with the cast. Michael Cera has, in terms of roles, moved on from his Superbad/Juno counterparts into a character equally dorky but much more mature. Since his career thus far has been portraying role after geeky role, he plays his part perfectly. Kat Dennings shines as the not-hot-but-beautiful girl who he eventually 'Finds Fluffy' with. The excellent supportive cast is mostly made up of non-stereotypical gay guys, a hilariously drunk best friend, pesty ex's who we love to despise, and an indie rock band, confusingly entitled "Wheres Fluffy?". The plot consists of a wild night through the underground indie rock scene of New York. However cliché'd this sounds, I am amazed at how original this unoriginal plot basis turns out to be. The score is what pulls this movie together for me, since the music in this movie is nearly a character itself.
What separates this movie from any other movie in this particular genre, is the relationship between the two main characters. At the end, they aren't admitting their undying love for each other or asking each other to marry. I don't know how to describe it. It's much more than a hookup but less than lifelong love. This movie isn't a love story per se, but a movie about opportunities.
This is not a movie I will easily forget.