Certainty (2011) Reviews

• Certainly not F'n Phenomenal

  in19842013-07-10

  3.25 of 10. For every step forward this film takes, it manages to trip like a drunk and fall backwards. Too many clichés. The ending helps rescue the film from complete failure, but feel confident you'll still be creeped out despite this being intended as a love story aided by some romantic comedy sub-plots. Acting is believable enough along with the camera shots and audio. No sign it was done on a low budget. Keep in mind, however, that the main actors may as well be body doubles for better known actors and do nothing to separate themselves. In summary, stuff you expect on TV (and avoid TV because of it), not in a theater.

• Strong comedic drama - fair handed

  PhilipGelatt2012-11-29

  An intelligent and adult treatment of issues of faith and marriage in the modern day. Good laughs but also though provoking. I think a lot of indie dramas would have gone a more obvious route with this material, been more critical of religion, been more interested in poking fun at their characters. This movie doesn't do that. It never speaks down, instead it gently prods its material, pulling out some great character moments in the process. If you like that Martin Sheen movie "The Way" or "Love Actually", then I can whole heartedly say you'll love "Certainty." Highly recommended.