Trop romantique!

I turned this film on the other night on a pay channel and while I usually am a notorious channel surfer-I really stopped to watch this one. It is a typical story as the tag line indicates. We always don't love the one we "should" love, but you know, I think it's a "typical" story because it's one a lot of women, present company included, can identify with. I kept watching because I could really identify with this girl's conflicting feelings. And the topper to this film as far as I'm concerned is the star's voice. Iin the film she is a singer and she does a few numbers because she is auditioning.

I was absolutely BLOWN away by her voice and by the beautiful songs she sang. If for this reason only, watch! A real treat!

This romantic comedy has excellent characters and dialog, and interesting relationships. While some of the plot situations are familiar (guy in love with girl who's not in love with him), the writing really sets this film apart from others of its genre.

Here's another of those comedy/dramas about a single twentysomething woman wondering why her relationships don't work and why her life isn't what she wants. If that doesn't sound like your type of film I'd stay away because if anything our heroine in this one seems a little more neurotic than usual. But if it does sound like your thing, stick with this one, it gets better as it goes along.

Katie (Marla Schaffel) is 25 and conflicted, to say the least, about her desire to terminate her virginity. Writer/director Judy Davis leads us through all the ups and downs on her rocky road, and it's a mostly fine effort.

What happened to the end of this movie? Did the money suddenly run out? We're left hanging and there's no reasonable conclusion to the story. Had this unbelievable oversight been corrected, the movie could have merited at least another star, or perhaps two.

I can't believe there are people out there that don't like this movie. It's great! I saw it on a lark and it's wormed it's way into my heart as being among my top 10 favorites. A lot of people compare Julie Davis to Woody Allen. Yes, that's true. But I also think she's a lot like Susan Seidelman. If you've ever seen Smithereens or Desperately Seeking Susan, you'd know what I'm talking about. The film has it all-comedy, great singing and heartfelt emotion. Yes, a lot of what this girl says and does contradicts itself-but that's life and that's what makes this film realistic. This film has an independent feel and is not "Hollywood" at all. The ending is a little pat, but I forgive it that. I anxiously await Ms. Davis next movie! If you see this on cable, watch!!!!!!!!!!!!