Losing Control

Had a wonderful few hours watching this funny movie about trying to scientifically prove romance. How does a scientist prove love? This sweet movie involves loves, questions about love, quirky characters, espionage and a few hours of great laughs.

The main character, Sam, is on her way to defend her Phd, but along the way hits a few bumps in the road and begins to question her life and choices. Is Ben a 'keeper,' should she continue to defend her scientific theory, is Leslie's love advice good practice, and will her mother's hat work?

Go see the movie and find out!

I saw Losing Control in a special screening and loved it. Very funny. Very entertaining. Miranda Kent is adorable in a young Amy Adams sort of way - and reason enough to see the movie all on her own. As an engineer I could really appreciate the scientific approach to love and romance. It gave the film a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre - which is hard to find. And all the little things were great too, like the music and opening sequence was very clever. An impressive first feature film from Valerie Weiss. I expect this will launch Valerie to the next level in her career. If you like witty, well-written comedies then do yourself a favor and see this movie!

Knew nothing about this movie but was enticed into the theater by the offer of a Q&A with the writer/director after the movie. Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Strong, smart female lead (when was the last time you saw a female scientist doing real science not dressed in a wet T-shirt or other inappropriate garb?) with a strong, sensitive, supportive male who is not a wimp, jerk or axe-murderer. This managed to be romantic and funny, in a real-life way, not slap-stick. There is the usual dynamic tension in relationships, with an undercurrent of something sinister going on too. The reveal is satisfying and doesn't overpower the story. I love little surprise movies like this-no hype, no big studio promoting their $250 million dud, no big star hawking it on late-night talk shows. This is a heart-felt, true-to-life-experience story that is fun to watch and talk about long after the lights come back on. Reid Scott is a young George Clooney-he has the looks and can act. If this comes to a theater near you, run to see it.

I almost never, actually just plain never, choose to watch romantic comedies. But I was invited to a special viewing and damn! This was a well-written witty film with good science humor and the doctor from Star Trek Enterprise, so that was a good start for me.

The production quality is amazing, with excellent colors making it very pleasing to the eye. To accompany the visual appeal I enjoyed the light-hearted feel displayed through upbeat but not loud music, never too slow pace, and skillfully not over-woven subplots.

Another element probably not noticed by most viewers is the accurate portrayal of post-doc lab environments and the frustrations of our PhD scientist people. Thus the plot becomes very plausible.

So while I never choose to watch romantic comedies, I have in fact seen many, and this one kicks the crap out of all of those!

This being the director's first full length film, I was concerned about the quality. I shouldn't have been. Great acting, fun plot and wonderful characters. I enjoyed it from beginning to end!

The only thing I would have liked to see was more of the main male character. Very handsome and sexy but there were basically no bod shots of him.

I also appreciated the Jewish humor and small little details added to the film. I'd probably watch it again just to explore some of the details further.

Hopefully this film will get a broader release. I saw it at a special showing. Don't miss this little jewel.