Review of Ruby Sparks (2012) by Xolve — 08 Oct 2014
An odd film that has some bum notes earlier, yet quickly forms into a nostalgic and languid look into what it's like for a 90's-esque writer to have too much spare time, too much applause and a too-vivid imagination.
The strange thing about this film is it has all the characteristics of an indie-circuit winner - the main character is a writer, there is a sappy-yet-wildchild waif female protagonist, some introspective and existential overtones - and yet it never quite strays into that territory.
It's as if it feels too comfortable inside the romcom model to truly get dark. Yet for all that, it's probably a more enjoyable film than any david-lynch-esque horror-thriller.
Underneath that however are some darker tones - for example, that even in the ending of the relationship, the writer still had complete control- something that came across, somewhat misogynistic, though no-doubt unintentionally-so.
Still, I enjoyed it, and more than I anticipated. It was unexpected.
The acting - the lead female is great, the male somewhat stifled. Secondary characters are all well-played.
All in all, a 7 our of ten. If the lead had been better-acted, it could've achieved a 9.
This review of Ruby Sparks (2012) was written by Xolve on 08 October 2014.
Ruby Sparks has generally received positive reviews.
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