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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 1999 film Simply Irresistible.
Story
This story is a mess. The character’s motivations are weird, the plot is all over the place, and the magic is inconsistent. There’s a strange surreal atmosphere that makes me wonder if it was meant to be a romantic take on absurdist plays.
Score: 0
Characters
The characters are blandly written and despite a few moments of real romance, the only reason it’s not downright bad is the skill of the actors and how willing they are to lean into the ridiculous.
Score: 0.5
Dialogue
The dialogue when things get really weird is extremely relatable and often hilarious. There are some great banter exchanges but a lot of it is cringe worthy.
Score: 0.5
Visuals and Music
The cinematography is surprisingly well done with some absolutely fascinating camera angles and stagings.
The score is heavy handed but the songs are nice and nostalgic.
Score: 1
Fun
This was one of my favourite rom-coms when I was in my teens. I’m sure that says a lot about me but I still find it charming and entertaining.
My wife (the romance novelist) was annoyed with the a lot of the film and the rest of the family seemed confused or nervous throughout.
Score: 1
Overall
This movie is a mess but views well if treated as a surrealist commentary on romance and corporate waste. If you like cheese this is a good choice but if you prefer more rom in your com this isn’t for you.
Final Score: 3 Stars out of 5