'I Think I Do' was one of those films where this reviewer was very unsure as to whether she would like it. Have always liked comedy, and there are many great ones (some being favourites), and do like it when romance is mixed in. The premise was potentially cute and amusing, though it was also one of those it could go either way ones. Mia Kirshner and Sara Canning are watchable with the right material, though this aspect to me has always varied. So expectations were mixed.
Actually found myself pleasantly surprised by 'I Think I Do'. The premise was not as cheesy as feared in hindsight, and while not as good as the positive reviews here suggest with it falling short of great, it is much better than the too low rating indicates. It is easy to expect something terrible looking at it, having seen films with similar ratings actually being that bad or worse, but while there are far better comedies out there 'I Think I Do' was nice inoffensive fun taking it for what it is.
The acting is better than average, with Kirshner (this is my second film in a row watched of her after 'Kiss at Pine Lake' and she is much better and much more animated here), Jenny Cooper and particularly Canning giving spirited and heartfelt performances. Loved their chemistry, which sparkled in wit and charm, and it was lovely to have a female driven comedy with very strongly written female characters.
Moreover, the various relationships are on the whole done well with nothing being far fetched or too silly, and did appreciate that the film took its time exploring them. There is lots of comedy here and a lot of it is very funny and laugh out loud in quality, not subtle but the silliness doesn't go too far and there isn't anything crass or vulgar. The film is nicely made and the music fits well enough.
By all means, it is not perfect. The story is often very predictable, especially the easily telegraphed and too neat ending, and some of the pacing is a bit too leisurely. Especially when the story got thinner, which it did in the second half. Not all the writing hits either, the comedy is mostly just right apart from moments where it goes a touch too over the top. The drama however is much more variable, it can be heartfelt and it does attempt depth but for my tastes it got too sentimental and is very saccharine to sickly sweet effect towards the end.
Would have liked the male roles to be better developed, did find the writing for the male characters to be rather colourless and none of them really stand out (despite some competent acting).
Overall, above average with a lot to like but didn't make me go wow. Could have been a lot worse though considering the rating. 6/10.
