Two Night Stand

This was an interesting premise for what might have been a great funny romantic comedy...but the more I watch this movie, the more I can't stand the character of Megan.... She is the most irritating female romantic lead I have ever seen.... reminding me of every single passive-aggressive, direction-less and uninspiring gal I have ever known.... I mean if she was meant to be a bitchy sort of character, that aspect never came through correctly in the film.

She is not a strong person, or even focused... nothing in the exposition of her life tells me that she is a strong, modern woman.. and if that is what the movie is trying to go for, it falls super flat.

I find her character dull and plays a lot on the stereotypes of certain types of small-town girls....

Alec was okay. I think his humour and easy, lazy style saved his character and made things interesting to watch.

I think that the lead actors don't have a lot of screen chemistry. I mean, I can't feel the sizzle of on screen sex between them.

Some parts were pretty yawn inducing and I had to fast forward those bits...

As I said. it is a great premise.. could have been better with more interesting characters.... I mean I dun watch a movie to see everyday people... and these are some of the not so great examples of everyday people. The characters in particular need to be better thought out.

Thhis movie, although obviously not the greatest of the year, knows what it is, and it fully at ease with it. As a fellow young-adult going through tribulations on the love front, I did feel a connection with the characters. Miles Teller confirms that he has potential, and the other actors do their jobs, without being amazing (s.a. Scott Mescudi, who is apparently attempting a reconversion from rap to acting. He isn't bad, but he isn't quite there yet, and he still surfs on his fame to get his roles IMO). OK directing. Some funny moments, and an (expected and expectable) heart-warming ending. I recommend watching this if you are in the same situation as the characters, ergo stuck with a chick/guy you like on a snowy day.

Analeigh Tipton, Miles Tiller and a crackling script help elevate this 90 minuter. Analeigh Tipton is just delicious to look at and Miles Miller comes across as a thoroughly nice chap.

There's nothing original or new to see here and some of the plot turns are a bit contrived. But nonetheless it works.

The movie doesn't have the gravitas of Notting Hill, or the 'touchy feely' dreck of Music and Lyrics. It's a small town date movie for small town folk.

The peripheral characters supporting the two leads are almost invisible and are barely worth mentioning.... apart from Samuel Ray Gates who plays a cop. (Why isn't this guy more famous?)

It doesn't get deep or heavy, there's not too much gloom when things go wrong... it's a fluffy teen flick that this 55 year old male enjoyed.

If you get drained by the overly emotional garbage that usually accompanies American 'romcom' type movies, this one will surprise you in a good way.

On a bit of a Miles T kick rn but wanted something kinda light. Gave this a shot and so glad I did! Thought the actress would get annoying right away bc the only thing I've seen her in is Crazy, Stupid, Love in such an irritating part, but she was really funny and I even got used to her bangs by the end (almost). Totally unpredictable twist 2/3 of the way through and I even rewound part of it to rewatch a few scenes. Great chemistry btwn the 2 and super funny writing. Miles was hilarious and I lol'ed through most of it so much I'm surprised I didn't wake up the kids. He's got perfect timing and genuinely seems funny in real life. Don't know if it was actually shot in ny but def some authentic footage from past snowstorms. Also Michael Showalter was amazing as the weather guy. I had the cc on and was able to read some dialogue that I probs would have missed others wise. Jessica from gossip girl and her bf were almost scene stealers esp at the end. Could have been such a stupid, throwaway rom-com set in New York but the details and delivery and casting saved it. Will def rewatch and recommend!

Nice, this 55 year old liked it.

Fluffy, yes.

Light, yes.

But also intelligent, well written, well acted, and realistic.

No puerile toilet humour.

No clichés.

A very smart move which leads to a pleasant end to a pleasant movie, topical on the way people hook up today and deal with the traps, pitfalls and dangers in pursuing the elusive "no strings attached" night of "just sex" with no thought for past, present or future.

I liked it, no world beater but it kept me entertained and I felt pleased at the finish.

An honourable pass at 5/10 stars.