Perfect!

Rating: 10/10 (29 September 2007)

I'm more than a little tired of all the so-called "block busters" with big-name casts and mega$$$ budgets that, in the end, are devoid of anything even close to substance or entertainment. Unassuming and unpretentious, the characters and plot were revealed in layers, and with each layer I found myself identifying more strongly with each. The songs and lyrics provided me the clearest insight into the characters' motivations and, thus, the understanding and empathy for their respective situations. It struck me that as much as I wanted the "guy" and "girl" to end up together, the real magic was in their restraint and adherence to something perhaps bigger than love--the need to act as adults with real-world responsibilities; not always a romantic path to follow, but the path most of us do follow, which usually leads to much better outcomes in life. This little film is one of those beautiful reminders of what film making could/should be. I think it's a perfect film!