Life in Color

This movie seemed like a little indie treasure, but halfway through I was about to skip over another eating scene, because I DON'T WANT TO LISTEN TO PEOPLE CHEWING LIKE I'M INSIDE THEIR MOUTH, and I realized I'm missing some crucial plot points in these scenes. I get it, he medicates with food, I never want to hear anyone chew like that, I've broken relationships on these grounds. I'll find out how the movie ends somewhere, I'll look out for these actors other roles.

Josh McDermitt and Katharine Emmer star in this emotionally complex drama. It is the depth of the dialogue that raises this film to more than a simple romantic relationship. It could be a play. It works well because Emmer and McDermitt like each other and their interest in the other ignites the viewer's interest. I cared about these two people and that is the mark of a great film.

I don't recall when I first watched this, but I just rewatched it because I remembered liking it. On this second viewing I noticed that Katherine Emmer wrote, directed, and starred in this film. That's a pretty big deal. But what I also noticed is that it was dedicated to her grandmother and it made me wonder how much of herself is in the character she played.

Let's have more movies like this. How do we make this happen? I'd watch 20 of these before I watch another superhero reboot.

Is it maybe a little cliche, two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl? Sure, but things are cliche because they are true. It's still a unique story that deserves to be viewed by more.

I liked the sound of the plot but wasn't sure after watching the trailer whether this movie would be too indie and too drama for my tastes. I was pleasantly surprised that the movie is quite funny throughout while still handling serious subject matter with maturity. It's consistently engaging and was over before I knew it.

As a great consumer of romantic comedies I can always appreciate one that walks to the beat of its own drum and this one definitely does. Mary and Homer aren't looking for love, with each other or anyone, but love happens anyway. It's a beautiful story of two broken, unhappy people who were able to challenge each other to climb their way out of the ruts their lives had become and find something meaningful individually and together.

Really impressed by the acting of Josh McDermitt! I was thinking about how familiar he looked, but I was not putting him together with his Walking Dead character. This is not just because of the lack of a dark coloured mullet, but mostly because he manages to alter his entire demeanor. I suspect this character is closer to his own personality and mannerism, which is a testament to how well he morphs into Eugene.

I found Homer really likable and relatable...and even though I found Mary much less likable, I did find her maybe even more relatable (in an uncomfortable way that made me want to slap both of us a little bit)!

Simple story, but done with realistic and subtle beauty. Nicely done by everyone involved.