It's Not You, It's Me (2013) Reviews

• A Smart, Funny Romance

  mmmgrise2014-02-04

  I am not typically a romantic comedy person, preferring more the depth of character that I usually find in indie dramas. It was a pleasant surprise when my local Meetup chose this film for our weekly event. I felt like I was sitting with friends, the comedy not overacted. The funny part was the personification of the different thought processes that run through our heads. Boy, could I relate to that! It definitely deviated from the standard, Hollywood Romantic Comedy. There was almost no music, which was a plus because it didn't detract from the acting. The music that was there was enjoyable. The cinematography was simple and pure. A funny, feel good movie.

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• Good work from first time director Nathan Ives

  cliff3142013-10-24

  This smallish movie uses a device that we saw in 1991's Herman's Head. The internal workings of each of the two leads are represented by five characters representing lust and anxiety and the inner child and so on. It is an effective device - and very funny at times - and it is used well in this entertaining comedy which is actually an intelligent romcom.I think most viewers will be able to relate to the inner turmoil, Ross McCall and Joelle Carter are great as the protagonists and all the supporting cast is very good. Maggie Wheeler (you will remember her as the annoying Janice from Friends) plays a sensible counsellor, and in fact everyone is realistic and believable. Nathan Ives has written a thoughtful and funny script which is not particularly predictable and has a commendable ring of truth to the events (aside from the wacky goings-on inside the heads of McCall and Carter's characters of course) This is a thoroughly enjoyable movie with high budget production values and acting in what I assume is a low to medium budget movie.

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• Funny, Well Written-Directed-Acted Movie

  jge19682013-11-05

  Really good movie, funny and very well written and directed. I laughed quite a bit and the fact that it wasn't the usual Hollywood drivel is a big plus. The actors in the movie were very good and did a wonderful job. I always enjoy seeing the girl from Justified, great actress. The dialogue is very witty and the pacing is spot on. This movie has a strong story and it is not your usual romantic comedy which is all I will say without spoiling anything. My wife really enjoyed this movie and kept going on and on about it. The women that I have talked to that have seen this have also really liked this as well, so it makes a great date flick. Having said that, it is not a movie that is going to make guys cringe. If anything it would be quite the opposite. If you haven't seen this you should.

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• Great flick!

  Steviechurch2013-11-03

  From the very beginning of the movie the main characters and their, somewhat crazy and very realistic personalities, grab your attention and bring you right into the middle of their relationship. Director, Nathan Ives, does an amazing and hilarious job capturing all those little thoughts that go running through men and women's heads. From the good to the bad, it's all there. It is such a relatable movie to anyone that's been through the rough patches of the dating world. Throughout the movie, you'll be laughing and thinking to yourself, "wow, that is so true!" and "I have been there before!". This romantic comedy is an instant classic, that will be loved and enjoyed by many for years to come.

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• Hilarious and SO true to life!!

  Dawntobin2013-11-03

  I loved this movie!! My husband (of 11 years) and I watched this together and we both loved it! Usually he is all about the action movies and I have to twist his arm to watch a rom-com. We really laughed A LOT during this film. It makes you appreciate the crazy crap we go through to find love. We ALL have those voices in put head that make falling in love a bit like a roller coaster ride, and it's fun to see it play out on the big screen. The character development is fun to watch and as the story unfolds you really get a sense for why commitment phobes act like they do, and more importantly how they can grow and change. Such a great film for both sexes... Definitely not just a "chick flick". Take your boyfriend/ husband and laugh together!

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