And Mrs

There is such an abundance of terrible films lately. Either no story to speak of, or an ok idea but executed extremely poorly. Most of them feel like money laundering schemes instead of films.

But every now and then, there is still one that gives me hope, and shows that some people still know how movies should be made.

I enjoyed And Mrs from start to finish, I shed some tears, got angry, and laughed very hard. The story, as simple as it was, kept me engaged, the humour was alive and mostly adorable, and Aisling Bea felt very genuine, carrying the movie with ease.

Was it a perfect movie? Not by a long shot. There's a long list of movies that I love with a passion and think they are better than this one. Not every movie needs to be The Shawshank Redemption or Steel Magnolias. This one, I probably would not watch every weekend, but I sure had fun watching it once, and probably would give it another go some time later.

A very modern romcom drama tragedy hybrid kinda film with some funny moments and watchable enough but without ever hitting the heights. The writing is ok, the story of a bereaved girlfriend wanting to still go through with the marriage to her recently dearly departed is novel enough and the cast is in the main decent but it just doesn't come together as a whole. It flits between comedy and drama but the transitions are a bit jarring, the chemistry between the characters isn't there and you just don't care enough to engage with them nor the story. It isn't terrible and as said it's worth a watch, but it feels like it's trying to be a Richard Curtis style film and to be honest, it falls a long way short...

Yes, I watched it. I find it very silly. No character in this film is anywhere warm as those in Richard Curtis films and I won't state the ones I like because there are so many. Aisling Bea, well, mostly I find her unlikeable. Billy Lourd, throwing up in a Prada bag, disgusting...why there is a repetition of people throwing up in films lately shocks me. If this is a new trend, I don't like it. Is this raw, unsophisticated and trying to be trendy? Good luck to you.... If my review is too short, I will elaborate. Four Weddings and a Funeral, must see, funny, sad and poignanat. Notting Hill,, wonderful, true to life, and fantastical. Love actually, who woudn't like this film? The cast in these three films is amazing, their stories, heart warming. The fact that the woman who wants to get married to her dead fiance doesn't quite resonate with me. Sorry. I hope this is enough words.

A fresh romantic comedy directed by Daniel Reisinger and penned by Melissa Bubnic takes a contemporary approach, reflecting the latest cultural shifts. The mention of Soros in the credits sheds light on the underlying influences at play. Marketed as a charming and humorous exploration of grief and everlasting love, this film challenges the notion that death is a taboo subject. Reisinger's AND MRS skillfully employs humor to navigate a challenging premise. After the sudden death of her fiancé, Gemma finds herself torn between her hesitations about marriage and her overwhelming sorrow. When she learns of an obscure law permitting posthumous weddings, she and her estranged future sister-in-law embark on a quest for an extraordinary solution. However, complications arise...

Aisling Bea delivers a standout performance as Gemma, and the film offers several thought-provoking quotes that linger long after viewing.

"And Mrs." is dedicated to the grievers and the grieving. So from someone who grieves, "Thank you, everyone, who worked on this movie!" One of the characters says in the film that love is eternal. This is so true. People's spirits are with us long after those people have passed on. May we always treasure the love people have given us. I also especially appreciated the writing, the integrity of the characters, and the humour. Didn't hurt to have an American TV love song at the center of the movie (that is, the Partridge Family's "I Think I Love You"). Wonderful to see one of Tom Hanks' sons and Carrie Fisher's daughter in action. (If a fan of Fisher, I recommend reading Billie Lourd's quotes, particularly the one where she says she had 3 parents). And remember on Trivia Night: no googling the answers!