I've seen this movie a bunch of times, and I still totally get into the originality and realism of the movie. Although it has some rough edges, which make it all the more down-to-earth, the dialogue, the characterization, the use of music and poetry and the role of destiny all had me thinking even as I was smiling at the goings-on. The characters, with all their foibles and quirks, were ones I could relate to in a way that I completely couldn't with a big mainstream flick like "Good Will Hunting", also set in Boston. Alan Gelfant, the male lead, was sensitive, charming, attractive and a real catch. But it was Hope Davis who really captivated as the solitary romantic trying to find love and companionship on her own terms. Realistic but romantic, this is a great date movie if you want to have a good conversation with your date afterwards.
Review of Next Stop Wonderland
