I think it is a real shame Not Another Happy Ending did not get released in New Zealand and that there are people out there who disliked the film. It is a good film. Okay, it's not a classic, not a great film, but it is still a good film. Karen Gillan is such a brilliant actress. So far, there hasn't been anything that I've seen her which she has not given a good performance. Rebus, Doctor Who, We'll Take Manhattan, Oculus, Guardians of the Galaxy, Bound For Greatness, Selfie and now Not Another Happy Ending. She has given nothing but good performances. Not Another Happy Ending is one of her best performances and she gave her best. I really don't blame Karen Gillan for being nervous for taking her clothes off on screen, but for what it's worth, she has a great body. Stanley Weber was a good choice to play the male lead Tom whom is an anti-hero. I thought the character was not likable and he was such a jerk. Good film. If you are fans of Karen Gillan and if you enjoyed Hotel Chevalier, Selfie, There's Something About Mary. I recommend this film.
... View MoreI could simply dismiss this movie as a formulaic rom-com that is neither particularly romantic nor comic, but that wouldn't really get into the problem with this movie. The problem is it feels phony from beginning to end. Everything about it is wrong. The main character dresses quirky, but there's no sense that this is who she is, or that she has a purpose in her choice of clothes. Instead, you feel someone on the movie just decided to dress her that way. The love interests actions are at best I-Love-Lucy-level nonsense at worst borderline sociopathic. It's also an absurdly stupid premise, and the movie knows it's a stupid premise and makes that clear, yet goes with it anyway. Every turn in the plot feels like it's there not because it is a natural outcome of what came before but simply because the writer wanted to create a situation. The performances are good. The movie looks good. And the movie effectively hits the basic rom-com pressure points. But its soulless and stupid, and unerringly goes for the trite moments and the fake emotions.I did like the main characters alter-ego. She was a good actress and was actually more convincing than the supposed real people in the film. But overall this was not just dull, but downright objectionable.
... View MoreI will keep it short and to the point:Things I love:SoundtrackKaren GillanThe locationThe RomanceWriters lifeKaren famous nude scene (nice ass by the way)Things I don't love:Feels longSometimes I can't understand the damn accentCliché scenesThe writers fansDidn't fancy her dadTo conclude, the first stage was interesting to some extend but then it fell off thanks to the duration and the twist, by which time I stopped watching the movie and continued working, before going to bed I decided just to watch few more minutes and that's the end of it, from that point onwards I didn't stop until I finished it. I guess I rooted for the guy and really wanted a happy ending in the end. It's sort of emotional but none of the points worked for me, it was more like romance/comedy which is what I wanted to see. Karen is hot as always, got a sweet spot for her (dig red heads) I do like the lead and his style. I don't know this movie which worked for me and I actually feel a lot better after watching it.I do recall saying HELL YEAH at the end and proclaiming my desire to meet someone like the lead or at least share what they had.So, for me it was worth the watch.
... View MoreA poor film with little love felt for the characters, the highlight and point of the film is Karen Gillian naked. Rather shocking as it is akin to seeing a relative nude. Not the reaction expected as i rate her as 10 which leaves me to wonder if she is less of a sex object and more of the adorable sister type.The french actors accent is the unintentional comedy of the piece, the shots of Glasgow are aspirational rather than real and serve to disguise the true danger and poverty of the city.The support actors are more like a tribute band than a happy ensemble and you feel you are not getting the real thing. Whether they are too aware it is a film about Glasgow and are happy to be upstaged by the city or are simply inexperienced who knows or cares. In summary only worth seeing for Karen Gillian as she really is eye therapy.
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