Celeste and Jesse. We assume a happily married couple, that is until we are hit with the bombshell that they are actually getting divorced. The reason they have broken up is never explained really and that is a fundamental problem with the film. They are obviously still in love and live in a world of in jokes so it must have been something pretty earth shattering to split the lovebirds up...or not, we will not know.
I came away from the film wanting more, i wanted to be more affected by what i witnessed on screen. This is a film about heartbreak, i wanted it to push me, to make me cry. It didn't, it left me a little numb.
This is Rashida Jones's first script and she has crafted some excellent scenes and a couple of good characters, she obviously has a good sense of humour and the light comedic tone in parts of the film were handled very well. The cinematography is great and there is a real 'indie' aesthetic which is just as evenly matched by the fantastic soundtrack.
The supporting characters were a little one dimensional but played their part to move the film forward, all except Emma Roberts character who was given far too much screen time and part of the storyline. It worked better when she was an obvious dig at Ke$ha.
The film is not totally without merit and it held my attention throughout. I believe that Rashida Jones is someone who will learn from the experience and i believe her next script will be an improvement and is something i look forward to.
The film is worth a watch if not just for Celeste's breakdown.
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