Monday, April 06, 2009

Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist (2008)

This movie was really cute. I was expecting it to be contrived and predictable, but it actually kept my attention, and it flowed very naturally.
One of the subplots is that Nora's best friend, who is drunk, gets lost and then ends up in a train station, trying to get home. I found this to be reminiscent of the classic 80s movie "Adventures in Babysitting" where the narrative arch involves locating the protagonist's best friend, who is stranded at a bus station.
Nick and Nora's has a vintage feel to it, which I think is what made me enjoy it. Before seeing it, I had juxtaposed it to Zack and Miri Make a Porno, because the titles flow the same, they are both a generation-y romantic comedy, and they were theatrically released around the same time.
I enjoyed the soundtrack as well. I thought it would be a lot of obvious indie rock music, but I actually wasn't familiar with most of the music beyond a few songs by The Cure.
I also enjoyed how the supporting actors were not high list celebrities.
Overall I recommend this movie, because it's sweet, and doesn't disappoint. Don't set your standards uber high, but just enjoy it for what it is.