Opening night movie was happythankyoumoreplease (no spaces) directed by Josh Radnor. Starring Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), Kate Mara, and one of the most adorable young boys I've seen in a movie in a long time, Michael Algieri.
The movie, set in manhattan, follows Sam (Radnor), a late-twenties not-so-successful writer whose mundane life begins to change when he finds himself stuck with a little boy who gets separated from his foster mom on the subway.
There are two other subplots to the movie. Sam's best friend, Annie, who has alopecia, and can't seem to choose the right guy. And a young couple trying to decide what the next move in their lives should be.
It's a great homage to New York. There's lots of references both visual and verbal to how great it is to live in NY and how LA sucks in comparison. Anyone who's from NY or who has been here long enough will most likely appreciate all of the anecdotes about surviving in this city and paying ridiculous rents to live in the city but not appreciating all it has to offer.
The whirlwind romance between Sam and Mississippi (Mara) is very cute, if a bit over the top. There's defintely a need to suspend disbelief with their situation and just enjoy it. But it's definitely worth it to do so.
Aside from the great writing and acting, what really caught my heart in this movie is Rasheen, Played by Michael Algieri. The nine year makes his feature film debut with a fantastic performance. After refusing to be left in the care of police or social services, this quiet character manages to get Sam to feel responsible for him and start to care enormously for his well being. Sam grows because of his interaction with Rasheen and becomes even more likable because he cares for this kid the best he can in his dysfunctional way. Algieri is now my favorite little boy in Hollywood. Watching him walk the red carpet like a pro was absolutely adorable.
This is a must see for any twenty something anywhere trying to find their way.
Radnor announced it will be released in select theaters sometime in August, so be sure to keep an eye out for this film.
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Thank you for your review of the movie and Michael's performance.. :)
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