The Swearing Jar

I would concur with the other reviews here, this was an amazing gem of a movie, that beautifully written and filmed.

I came into the theatre expecting one specific journey and was presented with a different one that ultimately spoke to my heart. The actors charmed me throughout the entire story which proved to be funny, painful, soulful and entertaining. All the feels are happening here.

Also, a shout out for the casting of Kathleen Turner who we do not nearly get to see enough of these days.

I would definitely recommend a having a box of tissue handy for this one, as well as a glass of champagne.

It is not terribly bad, (honest), but it IS terribly bland and overly sentimental. It's the Hallmark kind of movie genre, with lots (and LOTS) of sugarcoated, cringeworthy sentimental lovey dovey scenes with guitar playing and hair stroking and being insecure if the other one loves your or not. Oh gosh!

In the end my wife wasnt thrilled by it either and I frankly was glad it was over. Because there is only so much sentimental stuff I can stumach in 1 year and after having seen this movie I have reached my limit of intake of sentimental lovey dovey stuff.

I do like other romantic movies, PROVIDED they have got some spark and punch, PROVIDED they are funny. OR when they are not funny, PROVIDED they have genuine drama.

This movie has none of the positives from above. What is it then? It's firstmost completely BLAND and DULL.

Only recommended for the Hallmark movie fans...

Honestly what a lovely surprise. It wasn't anything I expected and we all loved this movie. You know how you sometimes see. Movie and think to yourself that you're going to see a these actors a bunch more going forward? I remember thinking that in Boogie Nites. I expect the same to be true with this one. Wiithout a doubt I expect to see a these actors and director more over the next few years. I had a some idea going in cause I'd also heard the play was fantastic.

Not to mention that as much of a nerd as I am I was so happy to not see another marvel movie. More movies like Swearing Jar please!

This actually develops into a touching and complex story. But it takes a while to clarify the lines, so that if feels like nothing is quite happening for a little too long (despite some very original pieces right at the start). I'm not sure how much the unresolved confusion is meant to put the viewer off the track and how much is failure to think through the exposition, but I almost bowed out early a number of times. The story as it shapes up touches on some important themes of grief and recovery, but then it becomes a little predictable as well. It's also true that the moment Katherine Turner comes in she is so much stronger a presence than anyone else that it puts the otherwise engaging indie actors at a disadvantage. There is some good music, well-placed, but it only comes in and out. It never quite defines the tone.

This movie is like watching a play, and is full of true human nuance of emotions. Extremely relatable brilliant moments explored: humor, pain, awkwardness, and especially love: all delivered by extremely talented actors. The plot pulls at the heart strings, is intriguing, strange and fun. Enjoying, and sinking into a movie like this is what life is about. My boyfriend and I were glued to the string and really appreciated the authenticity in the performances. Kathleen Turner is an absolute channeler and sweeps you up into this world. Adelaide Clemens is mesmerizing, hilarious, and makes an absolutely flawed character, lovable, understandable, and so human.