Ordinary Things

I'm going to be quite candid. This is not the typical sort of movie I rent. However, I came upon it, read the storyline, watched the trailer and thought, why not. Boy am I glad I took a leap of faith. What a true delight of a movie. It hit me right in the heart and it contained humor at the same time. The movie was very touching but not over the top. I loved the actors. They were all so good and believable. The hospice care hit home for I went through that with my dad so it was all so relatable and this area was done so well. I loved the story! It was very well written. I enjoyed the pacing of the movie. My hats off to Director Micah Carona. There were no flat spots for me. The film moved along at a very nice pace. So for this little gem of a film it's a big thumb's up!

What a sweet fun movie. This film is like a warm blanket. You know where it's going to go but there's a comfort in that.

Ordinary Things starring Cristina Duchesne-Rivera as Dannie fakes her wedding with her childhood best friend Tyler played by Julian Simoes to please her mom's dying wish. However her mother played by Vanessa Rodriguez has a full recovery and the fake couple have to keep up the charade but plan on telling her the truth at a much anticipated birthday party.

This is a Christian film and even though I'm agnostic I really liked the positive message this film has because it's about finding your true love and relationships which is universal no matter your personal beliefs.

I personally love Hallmark films which is the vibe this has. Nothing too controversial and you end up rooting for the couple to stay together despite the road blocks they encounter when the truth comes out. That's the magic of this film.

In a world with so much negativity we all could use a story like Ordinary Things. This faith based, feel-good film shows that taking pleasure in the ordinary things shouldn't be taken for granted. Sometimes what we need most in life is right and front of us and in a world where there is so much obsession with being something else and so much competition with our neighbor, Ordinary Things is a reminder that the simple things in life are the ones that truly hold the potential for the most happiness.

This is a film for the whole family to enjoy together and one that will give you the feel good feeling that reminds us what true love is.

Ordinary Things" is a delightful rom-com that captures the magic of unexpected love and the power of family. When Dannie, played by the charming Cristina Duchesne-Rivera, concocts a plan to fake a marriage with her childhood friend Tyler (Julian Simoes) to fulfill her dying mother's wish, the stage is set for a heartwarming and humorous journey.

As fate intervenes and her mother's cancer unexpectedly goes into remission, the duo finds themselves caught in a web of their own making, leading to a series of laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt revelations. The chemistry between Duchesne-Rivera and Simoes is both genuine and infectious, making their characters' evolution a joy to watch.

Vanessa Rodriguez shines as the mother, delivering a performance filled with warmth and a touch of skepticism that perfectly balances the film's lighter moments. Under Micah Caronna's skillful direction, "Ordinary Things" effortlessly blends humor with uplifting themes, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and joy.

Ordinary Things is a sweet movie, beautifully shot. It starts out as a comic farce but takes twists and turns that venture into more complicated emotional territory. The story takes twists that are quite unexpected, keeping the viewer engaged and invested.

The use of music here is noteworthy. It's very easy, especially in indie film with its constraints, to use music that feels too heavy or inorganic. Yet all use of music here feels perfectly well earned.

The editing is also of note. The pacing is excellent, keeping the film feeling tight throughout. Therefore, the length feels earned - never too long.

"Ordinary Things" is a cute indie that would be a great movie-night choice. Definitely recommended.