Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)
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Director: Peter Sollett Cast: Michael Sera, Kat Dennings Country: USA Year: 2008 Score: *** MPAA Rating: |
This is one kool super-smart teen JUNO-styled comedy. First thing is that the film, written by Lorene Scafaria, based on the novel by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan and directed by RAISING VICTOR VARGAS’ Peter Sollett knows what works and what does not. Admirable is the way this straight film has all respect for gay culture.
Michael Cera plays in an all gay band and all homophobes get beaten up in this one – to the delight of all including those present at the special press junket screening. But the main story concerns the romance between Nick (Cera) and Norah (Kat Dennings), two oddballs who find that acceptance isn’t all it makes out to be. Through an eventful night out, the pair of star struck lovers with the gay band members and pick-up in tow, track down ‘Fluffy’ the secret show as well as Norah’s one drunk hilarious girlfriend, Caroline (Art Graynor). This is FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, teen style. Very funny too, if one does not mind the vomit and ***censored*** gags.
Taking into comparison the repulsive homophobic teen comedy SEX DRIVE opening in two weeks that should be avoided at all costs, NICK AND NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST is the cool film to see.
Review by: Gilbert Seah

