Yet, through reassurance from friends and monetary support from the community, the two find the strength to carry on with their wedding plans, despite the grim odds.ĭirector Marc Meyers and Rosenberg often show elements other romantic weepies rarely deal with, not just in terms of their protagonists’ dire financial straits, but also their friendships. They’re dealt an unimaginable blow when Sol is diagnosed with liver cancer. With his dream job secured, he stages an elaborate flash-mob proposal replete with boats, balloons and balladeers singing Oasis’ “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” But their bliss isn’t meant to last. Since he’s reticent to quit over money woes, Jenn orchestrates a lavish Thanksgiving dinner where he’s presented with the opportunity to work for her cousin Gigi (Ever Carradine), who owns a hip, local restaurant. Sol’s unhappy with his thankless job, saving up to pursue his culinary dreams, which leads to stressful late nights working at home. Still, with a set of rules as their guide (the main one being a more eloquent version of “no regrets”), there’s nothing they can’t beat together. However, that’s where screenwriter Todd Rosenberg conducts a smart, subtle sleight-of-hand trick when layering in the couple’s compelling conflicts.Īfter Sol and Jenn move in together, real world troubles slowly manifest in the mundane growing pains of their burgeoning relationship. It’s a safe haven untouched by devastation. Alsobrook and accompanied by a delicate but potent symphonic score by composer Lisbeth Scott. It’s a place in which characters are constantly bathed in a warm, golden hour glow by cinematographer Russ T. Spellman, art director Jarrette Moats and set decorator Jonathan Cappel. They stumble into picturesque farmer’s markets and Pinterest-friendly locations featuring lots of exposed brick and distressed wood, courtesy of production designer Chris L. ![]() They bond over deconstructing the perfect pickup line, which Sol awkwardly fails to produce, nonetheless charming Jenn with his endearing, sweet spirit.Īt first, we’re welcomed into the swoon-worthy world of movie make-believe where our heroes are perfectly matched, instantly falling in love with each other. But a chance meeting in a sports bar brings about the greatest moment of her life: meeting Solomon “Sol” Chau (Harry Shum Jr.), a digital marketing analyst whose true career passion lies in cooking. ![]() Jenn Carter ( Jessica Rothe) is just an average college student, getting her master’s degree in psychology and hanging out with friends Megan (Marielle Scott) and Amanda (Chrissie Fit). ![]() ![]() Unlike the phony, syrupy, and predictably manipulative devices of a Nicholas Sparks romance (which contains the base similarity that someone dies tragically), this three-hankie weepie holds a surprising amount of heart and hope to accompany all the cathartic crying. But the warmth and touching tenderness of “ All My Life” melts even the coldest of hearts in its quest to deliver happy and sad tears. Superrrrrrr.In these highly cynical times, it might be hard to process the true-life tale of a young couple’s romance cut short by terminal illness. excellent.sophisticated Comment by Bolo58 Phenomenal work! loved the remixes and now your own work. Some funky sh*t up here! Love It)) Comment by 13flytrap37 My goodness what a track Comment by thedash 7.08 -U Street Music Hall - Washington, D.C.ĩ.16 - The Independent - San Francisco, CAĪbsolutely gold Comment by Кристина Кацкевич
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