Some of the other reviews went out of the way to talk about how French the story is. In fact, it is adapted from a story by John Fante, about as American a writer as ever there was: the square outside the LA Public Library is named for him, and some of the 1950s 'beat' writers acknowledge his influence. That the adaptation seems so modern and appropriate to its location is a real testament to the skill of the director and other writers.
The acting is superb, the setting perfect and beautiful, and the story will resonate with anyone who has ever had a brush with midlife angst. Funny enough to not be depressing, dark enough to not be just fluff, and the puppy is cute.
The acting is superb, the setting perfect and beautiful, and the story will resonate with anyone who has ever had a brush with midlife angst. Funny enough to not be depressing, dark enough to not be just fluff, and the puppy is cute.