32 Weeks

Starts out by channelling the spirit of that other seminal Los Angeles-set romantic indie 'In Search of a Midnight Kiss', but then subverts your expectations in a deliciously unexpected way. Definitely worth a watch.

I called the ending a little over halfway through, but only because I was really working it out as I was watching it... this can certainly be considered a twist ending (no spoilers)! Expertly crafted and performed, this is indie filmmaking at its best!

I was drawn to this movie initially by it's cover (yes sometimes one is allowed to be superficial), but the reason I started watching it is a personal one. I've been in a similar situation in my teens, unfortunately without the yummy guys fighting for my love, so it was quite confronting for me to watch. That being said, I was impressed with how accurate the story was in line with my one feelings I had at the time, almost like the writers went to something similar.

Anyhow, even if you haven't suffered through amnesia yourself, it's a good story and original at that (which I rare to come by this days), grab some tissues though!

32 Weeks is a quality indie drama that I stumbled upon in the new releases on Amazon. I knew I was in for a romance/drama but I thought it might lean a bit more toward being a rom-com, but what the story turned out to be was a rather intriguing romance/mystery film that kept me very invested throughout. The film is also very well shot, particularly for an indie, and highlighted several beautiful Los Angeles locations and landmarks. If you're looking for an original indie that you'll want to watch to the end, then check out 32 Weeks.

Saw as part of the Rome International Film Festival. Didn't know much other than the amnesia aspect of the movie. Had a couple of red herrings I fell for. Definitely well written independent movie that goes in a completely different direction than I was expecting in the final 20 to 30 minutes or so. Lead actress was great and the others were pretty good themselves.