Romance that happens just once every four years.
| Overall Grade: | B+ |
| Story: | B- |
| Acting: | A |
| Direction: | B |
| Visuals: | A |
Summary: In a genre that brings us the very definition of sappiness, "Leap Year" breaks ranks with a surprising, witty and artfully wholesome film that will absolutely win for a date night. And the biggest surprise will be that the guy will actually enjoy watching this film.
Review: Once upon a time romance movies were a script so predictable, that the price tag at the box office was the only thing to remind us that there was supposed to be value attached to this art form. In recent years, graphic language and scenes replaced good romantic tension as a crude substitute for the film ethos.
Leap Year crests the new year with a brilliant romantic comedy that will still warm your heart with a slightly predictable story, while riveting your attention with an eclectic and engaging cast.
A number of the "professional" critics dance with their angry hammers on this film- it is just too clean for the Hollywood banter to believe it could relate to "real people"- since the film shows no sex, and has virtually no offensive language. The story is obvious and clear. You and your date will know what is going to happen, perhaps except for the last 5 minutes. But that is the point- this story was meant to warm and encourage, not be a gritty or esoteric "reality check". But the couple that discovers one another in this story is the focus of it, not the story. Two very adept actors here, Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, have genuine spark and nuance to their dialog. There are some stock laughs, but also enough odd twist humor to keep it fresh.
Guys, you don't have to like romantic comedies to see this film- you will enjoy it anyways. If tonight is a night to escape and enjoy, and cuddle up with your date, then see "Leap Year". You'll enjoy it! The best light hearted, romantic comedy I have seen in a long while.
Amazon DVD Link: http://amzn.to/quGqMU
Review by Kim Gentes.