After my Netflix binging on series like Dexter and Breaking Bad lately, it's was a refreshing change when I sat down to watch the romantic comedy "It's Not You, It's Me". Right off the bat, I couldn't help to think "How has no one named a movie this before!?" Of all the cliché phrases that you hear in the dating world, I had thought they must have all been used up! But then, as if the bidding wars had finally ended and the most over-used break-up phrase of all times and this movie was released. The story follows the tale of a Dave (Ross McCall), a commitment-phobe, and Carrie's (Joelle Carter) relationship and breakup. But, it's not just the story on this movie, it's the way it's told. It doesn't just follow the relationship, it analyses every specific characteristic through the two main character's brain's interior dialog. As the story proceeds from a "day in the life" scene with our characters, it will then shoot to the scene inside their head where different characters representing different aspects of thought. The characters in their heads battle out ideas that eventually decide our main characters next move. At first, I didn't get it. But then again, it started from the guy's point of view, and we all know my understanding of that particular gender. His brain was filled with a child, a man consumed with death and a misogynist, among others. Yep, that seems about right! When it got to Carrie's inner thought process, that's where this movie for me, became a lot of fun. I loved the inner dialog of the characters in her head dealing with the dating world. What was really funny to me, was that they managed to cover every aspect of the female psyche from a character trying to find reason, the diva who just says "Screw it!" all the way down to the inner girl in the strait jacket feeling like we've lost our mind completely dealing with our love life! The story is fun for both guys & girls & told in such a creative way! I recommend to go check it out on Amazon or iTunes & feel better knowing that we all have a little spicy Vivica Fox inside us.

Really good movie, funny and very well written and directed. I laughed quite a bit and the fact that it wasn't the usual Hollywood drivel is a big plus. The actors in the movie were very good and did a wonderful job. I always enjoy seeing the girl from Justified, great actress. The dialogue is very witty and the pacing is spot on. This movie has a strong story and it is not your usual romantic comedy which is all I will say without spoiling anything. My wife really enjoyed this movie and kept going on and on about it. The women that I have talked to that have seen this have also really liked this as well, so it makes a great date flick. Having said that, it is not a movie that is going to make guys cringe. If anything it would be quite the opposite. If you haven't seen this you should.

From the very beginning of the movie the main characters and their, somewhat crazy and very realistic personalities, grab your attention and bring you right into the middle of their relationship. Director, Nathan Ives, does an amazing and hilarious job capturing all those little thoughts that go running through men and women's heads. From the good to the bad, it's all there. It is such a relatable movie to anyone that's been through the rough patches of the dating world. Throughout the movie, you'll be laughing and thinking to yourself, "wow, that is so true!" and "I have been there before!". This romantic comedy is an instant classic, that will be loved and enjoyed by many for years to come.

Loved this subtle, well-acted indie film for taking on commitment phobia without making slapstick of it. Both of the lead characters are followed around by the embodiment of conflicting voices in their head -- a great technique for illustrating the conflicting responses all of us have to people and relationships.Film maker and director Nathan Ives admits that the story idea is autobiographical, probably explaining the depth in which the angst of "should I or shouldn't I?" is explored.I thought of it as a little on the "chick flick" side, but the middle-aged man I saw it with thought it gave real dimension to a male point of view.