Two Million Stupid Women

I suspect the title of the film turns off a lot of people who would otherwise love it. It's not out to bash women, or men, or even people in general. It's just pointing out that people devoted to the hookup culture make bad decisions. It also points out that people trying to play it safe and make the smart decisions can make bad choices too. The three main characters are best friends, and their devotion to each other is admirable, even when there are times when they are pretty upset with each other. The main plot is that Melissa discovers she is being cheated on in the middle of what's supposed to be her drunken birthday celebration. She decides to go through a ritual to get bad men out of her life by confronting them about how they all think she is pathetic. Best friends Anna and Todd are along for the ride, serving as designated driver and moral support. You can tell something is up (if you haven't already) when Melissa says Todd doesn't count as a man and Anna gets flustered. I have to admit, I initially watched this just to see Katy Stoll (who plays Anna) in a movie, after remembering her from several online comedy video shorts. I knew she was capable of doing over-the-top comedy, so it was interesting to see her more restrained and realistic approach here, which fits in with the movie as a whole. The other lead characters were unknown to me but also good. Many characters are absolute scums of the earth, several are good people but flawed in various ways, and one seems uncharacteristically wise, at least when it comes to some stranger's love life. That's probably a pretty fair representation of humanity as a whole. It's worth watching to observe it all go down.

Never mind the title, here's your chance to be a fly on the wall to see Melissa (Sarah Hall), Anna (Katy Stoll) and Todd (Mark R. Gerson) go on an all-night screwball escapade trying to help Melissa fulfill a nutty and sometimes aching quest. This brilliantly written movie seemed to throw away all the Hollywood conventions and became a must see for independent cinema lovers, warts and all. Whether it's a tragedy hidden in a romantic comedy or a romantic comedy hidden in a tragedy or maybe it a sub-genre of a dark comedy I don't know and I don't care. It worked. It was great to see that even on a very limited budget the producers and director took the time to assemble a phenomenal cast and to get as much production value as possible. The sound track was perfect for the ages of the three pals cruising around trying to accomplish their crazy mission. I didn't care for the music but that's what twenty-something young adults would probably have on the radio and what would be playing at the clubs they visited. Jamie Neese did a great job directing Amy Heidish wonderful screenplay.

I was a bit worried that I wouldn't like this film as it didn't have the best rating. I wanted to read the reviews, but the low ones claimed spoilers. I tend to not be as trusting of good reviews, but they seemed justified after watching it.

The acting and script were quie decent. It had a feeling of remotely possible reality that is completely lost in most modern media. I felt very entertained watching this film.

It had a unique and unexpected flavor to the film which was refreshing. It had all the elements needed for a worthy of the watch chick flick. I do admit, however, that if you have a strong "Y" chromosome, you won't likely like it. However, for those who don't have that more masculine side, and maybe have also not been the luckiest in love, it's an excellent choice to watch.

You know why I like this movie? The three leads are completely adorable and charming and the the story and dialog are not conventional Hollywood schlock.

The whole story reminded me of dumb situations I got into with friends that were painful and awkward at the time, but completely hilarious in the retelling later. Watching the situation unfold for the characters was both painful and giggle-inducing: my favorite flavor of comedy!

Yes, it's a low-budget, independent movie and there are production elements I could nit-pick. But I won't, because I was so tickled by it. If you liked "Bridesmaids," you'll love this movie.

What makes this movie is the story hidden inside the main story. And Katy Stoll is a gem. I hope she and all the leads get more work.