Thursday, May 23, 2013

Life Happens




This 2011 comedy written by friends Kat Coiro and Krysten Ritter and directed by Kat Coiro was a simple story about how situations change, friends change, and the future or what you think is never as you expect it. Interesting group of characters, all not completely necessary to move the story along but entertaining nonetheless. Very reminiscent of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' aside from it being all about a bit younger generation.

Some familiar faces grace the screen like blue-eyed-brown-eyed goddess Kate Bosworth, funny-beauty Krysten Ritter, and California girl Rachel Bilson. Also some new faces and appearances by Fallon Goodson, Rhys Coiro (Kat Coiro's brother) and Lauren Conrad  in that order. Although great story line and some heart (but mostly due to the change in music), I felt that this film's character's were one-dimensional and lacked depth to allow the audience to truly identify or feel for our main characters.

With a budget of $930,000 and backings by production companies like 'Stardust' and 'Dot Dot Dot Productions' this film although 'laugh-worthy' didn't make it big at the box-office or become buzz-worthy for awards or nominations. It flowed nicely and was well shot but lacked depth and inspiring message. Pretty much to be expected in most Hollywood Films - the movie's first line being - "Do you have a condom?"


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