Took the weekend off from writing to refresh and recharge.
What I watched:
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal.
Boss from Hell forces engagement on assistant in order to avoid being deported, and to keep both of their jobs.
What worked-- Likable male lead, heroine's character development, witty lines, and comic situations distract from some implausibilities. Heroine remains strong and in charge while learning to open up to love. A little fluffy, but I think Charlotte would approve.
Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni in The Family Man.
Shallow, materialistic Wall Street investor gets in touch with his true values when he finds himself living the small town life that could have been.
What worked-- Strong characterization (and acting) add genuine warmth and depth to a plot that could have come off as preachy, trite, or contrived. Believable development of characters and plot. Probably just average for Charlotte due to lack of strong female lead.
Steve Carell and Juliet Binoche in Dan in Real Life.
A widower finds love again-- only it happens to be with his brother's girlfriend during a family reunion weekend.
What worked-- Good examination of Goal, Motivation, Conflict, with believable characters in warm, family setting. Charlotte might like this one best. Female characters are equal to the men and independent without having to compromise.
All movies had a central developing romance that led to a happy ending. All were character-driven, with well-drawn leads and secondaries that encouraged the viewer to overlook potential minor weaknesses in plot. Interesting. Have you seen any good movies lately?
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