Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Guilt Trip



This 2012 comedy written by Dan Fogelman and directed by Anne Fletcher starring Hollywood favourites "funny-man" Seth Rogen and singer/actress Barbra Streisand was for me, anything but a comedy. Sure there were funny moments; the moments between most parents and children that we all experience that are funnily awkward. However I felt that this film was more of a 'family-drama' showcasing how relationships within the family change in time and how special moments bring that bond back together.

With a budget of $40 million USD, they were close to making it all back at the box-office but didn't and instead garnered one nomination; not the most pleasurable - 'The Razzle Award' for worst actress. Despite those facts I felt that Rogen and Streisand had good chemistry on camera and indeed delivered wonderfully the emotions that mother and son shared. Viewers were also reminded about the important lesson of 'not giving up' as well as realizing despite your love for someone; no matter how much you love them, if it's not right, it never will be and that it only means you're still on your journey towards finding the puzzle piece that fits your puzzle.

High on the 'awe-factor' but good moments of laughter throughout. I'd recommend as a good family bonding experience.

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