While I feel ambivalent about this one, it is, overall, a pleasant enough ambivalence. Jones is interesting in the lead, and it is, after all, her film (which she co-wrote). The LA setting is handled well. There are some draggy moments but the film taps into the zeitgeist without seeming to try too hard at that. It is funny and it is sad. Is any of that new? Not really but the mix at least feels kind of fresh. If you go into this one without sky-high expectations you'll find ample stuff to like. Fun supporting roles. And a recognition of the bittersweet way things are. Romcoms are tough. This is no surefire classic and I wouldn't call it a date movie. Probably the best can be said is that it's not bad.
Review of Celeste & Jesse Forever
