Besty, Breakup and Belongingness- the three important "B"s of young age gets a fresh interpretation in Netflix Rom-Com "Someone Great" (2019). Enigmatic youth, journey from innocence to experience, a grand introspection- Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's debut feature film presents a beautiful amalgamation of all these comprehensive youth issues.
"Someone Great" starts with a great 50 seconds uninterrupted long shot-plunging us right into the plot without delay- confident enough to start the film when it literally starts! Independent females, liberal sexual preferences - these subplots works simultaneously. You cannot miss the sensational music it accompanies- synced with the moods that brings out the feelings accordingly. Music, costume, setting and lighting- exactly what the audience requires to feel the moments of anxiety, happiness, love and loss.
We all have that youthful determination in our lives when work, adventure and love mean everything. "Someone Great" is an explorer that leads us back to our nostalgic days. It feels like a romantic odyssey that has an accentuated individualism built in it. If you are looking for something energetic, introspective and fun, go for "Someone Great". 74% fresh on rotten tomatoes and a decent 61 meta-score, this R rated Rom-Com could be the perfect flick for your weekend Netflix and chill!
Review of Someone Great
Someone Great
(2019)
Besty, Breakup and Belongingness: A Cinematic Journey from Innocence to Experiece
24 November 2019