One to see: Waitress (2007)
April 22nd 2008 00:03
When it comes to romantic comedies, most Hollywood flicks are predictable and cheesy - I'm the first to admit that. But Waitress is something else entirely. Witty, quirky and sweet, it tells the story of a small-town woman in an unhappy marriage, who lives for making pies. The names of her pies come from the tumultuous events in her life. Sounds strange, but somehow it works.
Keri Russell is brilliant in her lead role as Jenna, a character that I immediately warmed to. When she learns she's pregnant to her lowlife husband Earl (Jeremy Sisto), she's not exactly thrilled - she even bakes an "I Don't Want Earl's Baby" pie. It's when she goes to see her gynaecologist that the story takes an interesting turn. Sparks immediately fly between Jenna and Dr Pommater (Nathan Fillion) and the two begin a passionate affair. I won't give away the ending, but it is satisfying and unexpected.
The supporting cast is great and includes Adrienne Shelly (who was murdered in her New York apartment shortly after filming ended) and Cheryl Hines as her smart-talking waitress friends. Nathan Fillion is immediately likable as the nervous doctor, and Jeremy Sisto is convincing as Earl, the bane of Jenna's life. Nonetheless, it's Keri Russell that really steals the show with her practised Southern accent and girl-next-door good looks.
Waitress is for those who are looking for a chick flick with bite. Guys may like the story but it's really targeted at women, who will feel compassion for Jenna's ups and downs as she goes through her first pregnancy and deals with her unhappy marriage. It's an unusual film, to be sure, but it's one that really reaches its audience with its sassy dialogue and well-rounded characters. Worth renting if you're after a romantic comedy with a difference.
Keri Russell is brilliant in her lead role as Jenna, a character that I immediately warmed to. When she learns she's pregnant to her lowlife husband Earl (Jeremy Sisto), she's not exactly thrilled - she even bakes an "I Don't Want Earl's Baby" pie. It's when she goes to see her gynaecologist that the story takes an interesting turn. Sparks immediately fly between Jenna and Dr Pommater (Nathan Fillion) and the two begin a passionate affair. I won't give away the ending, but it is satisfying and unexpected.
The supporting cast is great and includes Adrienne Shelly (who was murdered in her New York apartment shortly after filming ended) and Cheryl Hines as her smart-talking waitress friends. Nathan Fillion is immediately likable as the nervous doctor, and Jeremy Sisto is convincing as Earl, the bane of Jenna's life. Nonetheless, it's Keri Russell that really steals the show with her practised Southern accent and girl-next-door good looks.
The unhappy couple
Waitress is for those who are looking for a chick flick with bite. Guys may like the story but it's really targeted at women, who will feel compassion for Jenna's ups and downs as she goes through her first pregnancy and deals with her unhappy marriage. It's an unusual film, to be sure, but it's one that really reaches its audience with its sassy dialogue and well-rounded characters. Worth renting if you're after a romantic comedy with a difference.
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Cheryl, yeah it's definitely worth a look, I wasn't expecting much either so it was a pleasant surprise. Definitely better than most new DVD releases at the moment.
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