Helium Light

Rating: 7/10 (9 March 2012)

Don't let the sleepy title and strange pairing of Kate Winslet and Jack Black put you off, this movie is one sweet surprise! In a genre filled with sub standard offerings, these days, it is just hard to find quality romantic comedies.
Nancy Meyers skillfully gels her cast together to a helium light Story line and sets the right pacing and tone for this movie. It would be intriguing to see her instead do some serious drama stuff.
The script seems tailor made for Jude law and everyone knows that romantic comedy is Cameron Diaz's forte. You do worry for the spontaneously combustible Jack Black but gladfully he keeps to within the required boundaries and even add some good diversity here.
There are hidden gems in the sub plot and Elli Wallach, Miffy Englefield together with Emma Pritchard all shine adding warmth to this charming movie.