When watching Going the Distance after The Town it's hard not to draw comparisons. Therefore I'm reviewing them in that order and in comparison to the dark bank job film, this rom-com is the polar opposite.
Going the Distance is light, funny, enjoyable fluff. It is not life changing, or meaningful - but it's hilarious and satisfying.
It did everything I wanted it to do, made me smile. It was a laugh a minute.
The story is not original or new, but it was inoffensive and entertaining.
Drew Barrymore plays Erin, a journalism intern who meets Garrett (Justin Long) whilst working in New York temporarily. Despite promising themselves that the initial one night stand will not lead to anything meaningful, they quickly fall in love which creates problems when Erin returns home to San Francisco.
The film is centred around the couple as they struggle with their long distance relationship.
It is personable and relatable, and touching for anyone who can identify with the situation of being torn between your relationship and your career.
The film won't win any awards - and the cast certainly won't receive any credit, but I think Going the Distance deserves some recognition even if it's just for being the first trashy, cheesy rom-com in a long while to make me physically laugh out loud.
Highlights include Dan's through-the-wall soundtrack, a spontaneous moment of passion on the dining room table and a certain youtube video.
Going the Distance is certainly a film to take along to a girly evening - and will go perfectly with popcorn, wine and face masks. But it's also the DVD to add to your collection, or buy as a friendly birthday gift.
It's guaranteed giggles and an easy-going feel-good film.
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