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Catch and Release
Cindy and I totally split on this film. I loved the
characters and plot line while she thought the story
was too vauge and jumped around. She found it
random at best.
Matt's Review below
Jennifer Garner returns to her true calling in the new
romantic piece, Catch and Release. Meaning we can
release any thoughts or memories of 2005's Electra
and once again catch the Jennifer we love. The one
fitted for comedies of the romantic nature. Ok, let
me just say it and get it out of they way. I am a
sucker for these films. When you have guys sitting
around a bar asking each other who watches this
chick stuff. That's me in the corner with my hand
raised high. I love films about people who for better
or worse allow friendship and heart motivation to
override any and all turmoil. To find themselves in
each other. Even if for a moment. So this film was a
winner to me in spite of a few imperfections.
Gray Wheeler (Jennifer Garner) is now a widow
instead of the bride she was supposed to be in a few
days. Her fiancÈ tragically killed before the first
words of dialogue are spoken. As the days after the
funeral pass she finds out things about him that
though shocking leads her to self examination and
growth. And not just Gray, but all those effected by
this death. And that is what makes this film unique
and more than just a normal romantic comedy/drama.
It very subtly brings about some ponderings that if
you aren't careful you may just over look. Don't get
me wrong, this is not a depressing film. The
supporting cast (Kevin Smith, Sam Jaeger, Timothy
Olyphant and Juliette Lewis) bring much humor and it
is a film of healing. A film that most will find laughable
and heartwarming.
Sam (Kevin Smith) is hilarious as one of the grieving
best friends. Two words that normally do not go
together. His character works so well with the
seriousness of the others. It gives it that needed
relief to keep it light yet meaningful. One element I
like about this film that may bother many is that it
isn't just about one character. Though it focuses on
Gray it also looks into the lives of all those around
Gray. These are guys who lost their best friend, a
mom who lost a loving son. It would be shallow to
think that this death affected only the central
character. The film does well at giving you a glimpse
at different coping methods. Subtly. And in the end
the main method is forgiveness and giving. Giving out
of your loss in order to be made whole. Each
character finds that it takes on a different face with
each of them.
Catch and Release is rated PG-13 for sexual content,
language and some drug use. Garner is perfect, Smith
hilarious, the ensemble fluid. This film deals with
death and sex outside of marriage so be careful with
younger viewers. The language is mildly adult but not
crude at all. I think this is a decent movie that
shouldn't fall into your stereotypical romantic
comedy. Is it a comedy? Yes. Is it romantic? In its
way, yes. But from a perspective seldom touched on.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 tea bags. I'm Matt Mungle.
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Matt and Cindy are members of the North Texas Film
Critics Association (NTFCA). For additional reviews
and interview clips visit the website.
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