Molli and Max in the Future

Molli and Max in the Future is probably too rom-com centric for sci-fi geeks and too bonko f/x-driven for Hallmark Channel subscribers.

Written and directed by Michael Lukk Litwak, Molli and Max in the Future pays homage to Nora Ephron's When Harry Met Sally, as well as Woody Allen sex farces, all wrapped around a glitzy sci-fi rendering that looks like the backlot of Luc Besson's The Fifth Element. Litwak then takes Ephron and Allen's caffeinated humor and blends it down to a vanilla soy latte. Rude sex and emotional inadequacies are jettisoned in favor of Millennial over-achievement and career depression.

Adapting Annie Hall in outer space makes for a great concept. Honestly though, when it comes to sci-fi and love, most Trekkies, Wookies, and Time Lords might instead opt to simply rewatch the Han & Leia scenes from The Empire Strikes Back.

First, this is a movie that requires you to pay close attention (or you will miss the laugh outloud jokes). Second, there is some subtlty that requires some thinking on the part of the viewer. There are no gratuitous sex scenes, no explosions, no car chases, no fight scenes (except some robot carnage!). It's all about the characters. There's a lot of social commentary as well that probably "cheeses" off a few people (you'll get the joke if you see the movie). I haven't laughed so hard at a movie in a very long time. The writing and comic timing is excellent. I thought the two main characters were fantastic and I hope to see more of both actors in other films.

This movie was a masterclass on acting and humor by Zosia Mamet. She was brilliant while this apparently low budget film was pretty dull in many other ways. The other actors were not very convincing in their roles. It is worth watching despite any failings. I also liked the demon Trump parody that was slipped in as a side story. If you like Doctor Who or Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy you will probably enjoy the sillier aspects of the writing. It does a fairly good job as viewed as a rom com with an emphasis on the comedy. I wish the male lead had been a little stronger as an actor and comic.

I hate Rom-Coms, but for some reason, this one was different to me. I love the actress that played Molli in pretty much everything she's done and she played her role perfectly.

This felt like a futuristic sci-fi version of When Harry Met Sally in a way.

Like someone else posted, pay attention to the dialog and subtlety because that's where the humor is.

I knew I loved this film when it was over and all I could think was 'this would make a great series'.

Overall well done but definitely you'll want to play attention to the dialog and subtlety of this film or you might not get it. Shouldn't need to state that but there are so many people that don't pay attention and complain a movie is boring.

I'm smiling & laughing the whole way through. This totally deserves a higher score... Low-budget effects just add to the charm. If you like Futurama & Hitchhiker's...then what are you waiting for??? The female lead strongly reminds one of Sarah Silverman in both looks and manner...not that it matters...just sayin.

I'm smiling & laughing the whole way through. This totally deserves a higher score... Low-budget effects just add to the charm. If you like Futurama & Hitchhiker's...then what are you waiting for??????

I'm smiling & laughing the whole way through. This totally deserves a higher score... Low-budget effects just add to the charm. If you like Futurama & Hitchhiker's...then what are you waiting for???