"Sleeping with Other People" is an American 100-minute comedy movie from last year, but I would also classify it as drama, even id IMDb does not. there are quite a few serious moments in this one, nothing like life-or-death situations, but we are also talking about the drama genre here, not about a thriller. Anyway, the writer and director is Leslye Headland and this is her new film after "Bachelorette". The main characters are played by Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie, notable supporting cast members include Adam Scott and Amanda Peet. They all play their parts well. I was positively surprised by Scott, who was pretty bad in other stuff I have seen him in and looking at Sudeikis' works in the last 5 years, you certainly have to count him among the finest comedy actors currently working. That Golden Globe nomination only seems a matter of time.
Still this film here is 100% about the script. It is really really good in terms of the action and the plot and how it develops. of course, the ending is somewhat predictable throughout the entire film, but that is not a negative criticism at all, especially as, occasionally, it looks as if the two will not come together. Unfortunately, there were some unrealistic moments when it comes to the dialogs between the core characters. Sometimes it is just not the way (these) people (in the movie) would speak. That's a bit of a shame as the film really did not need to try to be particularly smart or hipster during these scenes as it delivers so well with the action, but, oh well, it still is a bit of a letdown in this area.
This is the only major negative aspect though. This is one of the better comedy films of 2015, no doubt about it. I am very much positive that if Headland can work a bit on her conversation writing and step things up in this area, she can make it to become one of Hollywood's finest writers. Judging from her profile picture, she still seems to be very young. One great strength of the film is how likable all the characters are, even if they are definitely far from perfect. Many writers have tried to create flawed characters that the audience would adore and many have failed. Headland has not and that also implies almost all of the minor characters. I applaud her for that. And I recommend "Sleeping with Other People". Certainly a nice film to rent and watch on DVD. Thumbs up.
Still this film here is 100% about the script. It is really really good in terms of the action and the plot and how it develops. of course, the ending is somewhat predictable throughout the entire film, but that is not a negative criticism at all, especially as, occasionally, it looks as if the two will not come together. Unfortunately, there were some unrealistic moments when it comes to the dialogs between the core characters. Sometimes it is just not the way (these) people (in the movie) would speak. That's a bit of a shame as the film really did not need to try to be particularly smart or hipster during these scenes as it delivers so well with the action, but, oh well, it still is a bit of a letdown in this area.
This is the only major negative aspect though. This is one of the better comedy films of 2015, no doubt about it. I am very much positive that if Headland can work a bit on her conversation writing and step things up in this area, she can make it to become one of Hollywood's finest writers. Judging from her profile picture, she still seems to be very young. One great strength of the film is how likable all the characters are, even if they are definitely far from perfect. Many writers have tried to create flawed characters that the audience would adore and many have failed. Headland has not and that also implies almost all of the minor characters. I applaud her for that. And I recommend "Sleeping with Other People". Certainly a nice film to rent and watch on DVD. Thumbs up.