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The mission to save Earth has failed, and now an asteroid is heading towards Earth. After his wife leaves, Dodge decides to try and find his long lost high school sweetheart. Dodge un-expectantly finds himself accompanied by his neighbor, Penny, and a dog, Sorry.
This film was written and directed by Lorene Scafaria. Her first directed film. This film is a comedic drama. These films attempt to add humor to a serious topic, but it normally becomes a disappointing un-happy ending. Unfortunately, that is what happens with this film. This film is set-up for a very happy ending, but ends on a dark note. However, this film does a heartfelt story. It also pokes fun at the recent paranoia of the world ending. It does follow the story of what a human could do when the world ends. It does not focus on the chaos of the world ending, but does keep it as a side note. The beginning of the film does feel flat, and lifeless, but it does pick up during the film. The ending of the film is powerfully dramatic. It is moderately slow paced allowing the story to open the characters. It was adorable to watch the dog, Sorry, during the film.
The cast worked good together. Steve Carell played the role of Dodge. In the beginning he lacked any real enthusiasm that did work for the character. However, he was really able to pull through the ending dramatic sequences. Keira Knightly played the role of Penny. She was good in her role. She played a familiar role with slight variations. Adam Brody played the role of Owen. He was good in small role. He added some comedic relief. Derek Luke played the role of Speck. He was good in his small role. He offered another perspective to the end of the world. Martin Sheen played the role of Frank. He was good in his small role.
I give this film 4 out of 5 stars! It is a decent film that audiences can enjoy. It does have some faults that can be easily overlooked.
Answer to last blog: Actors Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen, Les Miserables, also starred in the musical Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Que: What other film has director/writer Lorene Scafaria also written?
Juno
Superbad
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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