Breakup Flick For The Arts Crowdby Gonzo84

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July 30, 2009: I came across this accidentally at a Retail store that shall not be named, it was quite odd I would come across a film like this there since it is a more corporate organization that doesn't dabble in Art-House films. The cover got me, yes cause I'm a guy, but also to see a film that had some great reviews from film festivals also didn't hurt. I quickly watched this film thinking it was going to be an Erotic type of film, but was instantly absorbed by the manner and overall quality of the story and film production. From the get go the viewer is taken into the life of Ben played by Sean Biggerstaff, a young 20yr old whom has just got dumped by his recent girlfriend. This film takes on the many different stages of breaking up, especially from the guys point of view, where it is definitely not as easy as one might think it might be for us men. It's the old saying "better to break up than to be broken up with..." which this film shows. You see how hard it hits Ben and how it keeps him up all throughout the night not being able to sleep, eat or even enjoy one single moment without thinking about what went wrong or even just about the good times with his now recent ex. His insomia gets him to eventually take a job at a local grocery store just to kill time and this is where we meet a wide genre cast of crazy characters, but what job like that doesn't have these types of people working there? So this is when we start to see a change within Ben's character and a shift in his moods. We also get a sense of who he really is and I think that the viewer is drawn in by how great and sensitive he is while he's surrounded by typical males whom only derive off of sex. First off, Ben is an artist and we see how his craft is something that shapes his life and his surroundings. I really love this film and in my recent relationship, it was one that we first watched together cause it is an amazing film that anybody whose gone through a rough breakup and also has a keen sense of an artful side to them should see. Sean Ellis, the director does an amazing job at writing and directing this piece, it's so full of heart and honesty, it even has a lot of laughs. The story will keep you thinking and the way that Ben narrates the film as it chugs along will give the viewer a nice insight on not only who he is and how he thinks, but who we are and how we interact with eachother. I absolutely love this film and definitely recommend this to anybody whose gone or is going through a rough break-up. This film will make you feel like you're not alone and that there is hope for all of us.

I Also Recommend: Closer, London.

beautiful romantic comedyby Anonymous

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August 17, 2007: this is an art film, a great comedy and a romance all rolled into one.. this is an excellent film to watch with the other half, you'll be rolling around screaming in laughter and crying.. buy it now, before they run out!