Party in NYC, 2008

Rating: 7/10 (17 October 2008)

A romantic comedy that portrays a contemporary slice of youthful culture in New York City. The cute, charismatic actors and actresses are an appealing part of this typical not so interesting story. What is interesting is the believable, somewhat realistic portrayal of the youthful, "hip" culture of NYC nightlife. Contemporary music, styles and attitudes give a "slice of life" and feel of the pace, place and the times. It rings very close to home, witnessing the abysmal drunkenness of the scantily clad night goers, slopping around the train station like hungry, nauseated and tired animals, waiting for the late night train back to the burbs. As the kids drive around we witness many of the NYC landmarks, not the statue of liberty and Lincoln Center type landmarks, but rather, those bars lounges and eateries infamous to the downtown night hoppers.
It's the type of movie when viewed several years or decades in the future will render a "oh my, what were we thinking back then" in reference to the styles, music and culture such as we do today when we watch 80s movies.
Movie also contained one of the most amusingly, putrid scenes ever caught on film that makes you turn your head in disgust but since it fosters that unique reaction it is for the better.