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After watching "Say Anything" and considering it a mediocre film (read my review), I lowered my expectations on this film. I have never seen this film before, yet it remained so dear and near to me most of my life. I recall my now 33 year-old sister having the poster in her room when I was only in the 3rd grade. I remember my sister jamming to the CD and me finding the music odd, but slightly good at the same time. Years past and I hear the songs from the soundtrack and immediately think of that poster on the wall, but never do I think of the film itself.
Now I have seen the film and I am so happy for this. Cameron Crowe's second film is what I hoped his first film to be. Real, innocent, but not so romantic and fairytale-like that I cannot relate to it at all. There are many more dimensions to this film. It explores numerous relationships and their individual struggles.
If I could give a quick description of the film I would say that it is reminiscent of 90210, without the meandering drama. It is therefore kept upbeat and hopeful, showing you or reminding you what it is to be young. For a similar film, which takes you through the questions and ultimate decisions of youth I suggestKicking & Screaming - Criterion Collection
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I had this DVD stuck on my shelf for almost 5 years. I just watched it once, right after my purchase. Today I decided to choose one of my movies to revisit and this was my choice. I forgot how pleasant and entertaining this movie is.
"Singles" is a romantic comedy movie with the sound of Seattle rock scene of the 90's running in the background. Basically, this movie approaches the concept of love and relationships as it is for quite a long time. While some still appreciate relationships the old-fashioned way (sending flowers, calling the next day, being romantic and kind), others are more inclined to take things casually, in a more laid down way, without too much of a commitment. When couples (Linda/Steve and Janet/Cliff) that have each respective partner acting one of the both ways, it's hard to keep up and work things out and that's what the movie shows. Both couples split due to these differences and stay away from each other for a while, until they realize that they miss each other, and that is worth changing a little just to be with the one you really love.
As for the production, it's just fine for a romantic comedy. I miss those early 90s years, when Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden (whose members show up in the movie) used to be the soundtrack of my teenager years. I watched this movie without an eye blink or a pause and it is definitely worth your time and money. Very enjoyable. I deeply regret to have forgotten that I had this movie and that I left the DVD in the back of my shelf. Now, it is positioned in a much more privileged spot.
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I honestly bought this movie because I liked the soundtrack and read that there were live performances by Alice in Chains among other bands. The movie was a pretty good flick; not the best I have ever seen but I am definetly glad I bought it.
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Unfortunately, the move went on too long, in my opinion. They had a great spot to wrap up the stories about 2/3 of the way in, then decided to drag it on more so it could all have a happy ending. Blah. It would have been much better the other, way. But worth seeing.
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I watched this movie for the first time last night, and I wasn't terribly impressed. I normally like Cameron Crowe's films so I expected more.
The actors are great, but it's the story I didn't care for.
In my opinion, these characters are all so mild mannered....so boring to watch. It seems like everybody in this movie is too concerned about hurting others feelings that I find myself yawning. Not enough emotional extremes. Everybody ends their relationships on the 'lets be friends' kind of thing. Anybody who's ever been jealous or dumped knows that the arena of love is never always that friendly. Far more interesting to watch when it isn't....I think.
Heck, I could take situations out of my own life and write them into a far more entertaining screenplay than SINGLES.
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