The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

I see what everyone else is saying okay? But the summary already promised you the Groundhog Day trope. Only, it's NOT Groundhog Day. This was a completely different ride. Groundhog Day taught us to seize the day. This movies was telling us to look at all the perfect things in a day. Taking away the overused trope, this movie was extremely charming in its own way. I recommend it as an easy watch on a tiring day.

The characters in this film have real charm. It does not drag on like expected and wraps itself into a very amazing film. Its warm heart raises it above other films inspired by great concepts in other amazing films. Its very witty, beautifully shot and heart wrenchingly honest.

Initially when I sat down to watch this 2021 movie, I was sort of thinking that it would be just another one of those run-of-the-mill movies with the theme of the same day playing out over and over, which has been seen in other movies several times already. But still, I opted to give director Ian Samuels' 2021 movie a chance, since I hadn't already seen it.

And essentially this was a rather generic storyline about the same day repeating over and over for Mark (played by Kyle Allen), but it was spruced up with putting Margaret (played by Kathryn Newton) into the play. So at least writer Lev Grossman managed to differentiate "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" from many other movies about the same concept. However, I will say that towards the ending and when it is revealed why the same day keeps repeating, there was a hint of something more profound and beautiful added to the storyline.

However, while "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" certainly is watchable, this is hardly a movie that I will be returning to watch a second time. Yeah, kind of paradoxid isn't it, that the movie doesn't have repeatability to its contents? Once you've seen the movie and sat through the storyline, then director Ian Samuels' movie just doesn't have more to offer. So this is pretty much a watch once, then bag and tag kind of deal.

The acting performances in the movie were good. I will say that, and I wasn't familiar with the majority of the cast in the movie, aside from Josh Hamilton.

All in all, then "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" made for a fair enough viewing that one and single time it can and will be viewed. As such, my rating of "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" lands on a six out of ten stars.

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a fun film with amazing stunts, a heart-warming teenage love story, a time loop and even a really cool 4-D cube drawing! The idea in this story of having infinite do-overs to create the perfect day is fascinating. Putting it all together, this film is a great combination of action, light romance, adventure, and comedy.

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things features Mark (Kyle Allen) who gets stuck in a time loop and is living the same day over and over again. Every night at midnight, he falls asleep and wakes up with the previous day starting over again. In the mist of the time loop, one day he meets a mysterious girl named Margaret (Kathryn Newton) who is stuck in the same time loop. They end up on an adventure all around the city finding the "tiny things" that make up that one perfect day, while trying to decide if and how to break the time loop.

I enjoyed watching Mark and Margaret's friendship develop and all the wild things they do without suffering consequences since they are in the time loop, like drive a tractor down the street. My favorite part is when they completely trash a model home, knowing the time loop would put it back the way it was. Another part I love is when Mark shows his dad the tattoo he got. It's funny because he shows it to his dad right before he goes back into the time loop so his dad won't remember. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things has some really great stunts in it, too. One stunt I thought was cool was when Mark throws his water bottle at a closing door and makes it through!

The message of this film is that sometimes the most perfect things in life may be the smallest things. One great lesson Mark's character shows is how to care about others. I loved seeing him remember all the ways he can help people in his town each day and spread kindness. A couple of things adults should look out for in this film include places with Margaret drinking and mild cursing. I rate The Map of Tiny Perfect Things 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18 years old. Adults will like it, too.

Reviewed by Tiana S., KIDS FIRST!

This little movie ticks all the checkboxes for me. Beautiful picture, good actors, likeable characters, indie music, great score, interesting long takes. You'll have good time if you just want to relax and watch something sweet and inoffensive.