The characters do feel very real, and I see that this is based on Hornby's autobiography. I found the characters extremely unlikeable, both the male and female leads, and the story dragged on, despite the short runtime.
I love Colin Firth generally, and the acting from all parties is excellent. I just wish I had more empathy for the characters.
There is no chemistry, and I cannot understand why anyone would date someone who invests 10% or less of their energy on the relationship. Someone who does not listen, who almost always puts you second, who is unwilling to make comprises and has so little self-awareness. In short, an extreme version of my ex (and not the one into football either).
If you want to learn about real-life characters/psychology, stories and relationships, then this is your ticket.
If you want to be entertained and watch characters that you can get behind, or a medium/fast-paced film, please skip.
I love Colin Firth generally, and the acting from all parties is excellent. I just wish I had more empathy for the characters.
There is no chemistry, and I cannot understand why anyone would date someone who invests 10% or less of their energy on the relationship. Someone who does not listen, who almost always puts you second, who is unwilling to make comprises and has so little self-awareness. In short, an extreme version of my ex (and not the one into football either).
If you want to learn about real-life characters/psychology, stories and relationships, then this is your ticket.
If you want to be entertained and watch characters that you can get behind, or a medium/fast-paced film, please skip.