By 'best movies' I don't mean of all time, but the best movies you probably haven't seen. It's a column I like to run here from time to time, trying to focus on films that have seemingly slipped through the cracks largely unnoticed.
Now Showing:
In a Day (2006)
Netflix: Available to stream or DVD
Directed By:
Evan Richards
Written By:
Evan Richards
Starring:
Lorraine Pilkington (Human Traffic, Monarch of the Glen), Finlay Robertson (Life Begins, How Not to Live Your Life), Rose Keegan (Match Point, Driving Lessons)
The Gist:
Ashley Branstead (Pilkington) is a struggling musician working at a deli. After a day that starts with being sent home from work and getting hit on by a creep who assaults her with a cup of coffee, she meets Michael, a mysterious man who whisks her away for the most incredible day of her life.
Why You Should Watch It:
It's sweet and charming with touches of whimsical humor. One of the things I enjoyed most about the film is that afterwards I didn't feel weighed down at all. It's light and happy, like a spring day. There's also some pretty decent music in it. With as many bad romantic comedies as there are floating around, it's always refreshing to find a good one.
Why You Probably Haven't Seen It:
It played some festivals in the states and had a wide release in Spain. Other than that its only real release came on DVD.
Scene To Savor:
Michael's confrontation in the club. It's just one of those moments that are perfect.
Comments:
The first few minutes run a little slow so you have to give it a chance to get rolling. But once you do, you won't regret it. The leads are excellent. In particular Finlay Robertson's performance makes the film. The language is a bit harsh in a few places, but even that seems appropriate most of the time in context. There were a few things I could nitpick at, but it's not really enough to bother with.
Overall on the scale of missed gems: 4 out of 5
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