I'm not a huge fan of romance, but while I was browsing through Amazon Prime, I saw this...
And my initial reaction was... "JENNIFER LAWRENCE!!!!" hahahah
I love her, and I think she's a great and versatile actress, so I immediately decided to watch the movie despite the genre. And from the trailer, I thought it was going to be a funny and interesting film.
Let's talk about the movie called No Hard Feelings.
Maddie (Jennifer Lawrence) is a 32-year-old bartender and Uber driver in Montauk. She has a problem paying the property tax on the house she received from her late mom.
However, her car was repossessed, so she couldn't continue her Uber job. Without it, she may lose her house.
She was desperate to save her house, so she applied for an unusual listing on Craigslist. A wealthy couple were looking for someone to date their socially awkward son, Percy... and by date, they meant including having sex.
They're worried about him since he's very shy and has no experience with girls, doesn't attend parties, and doesn't drink. They were looking for someone to boost his confidence and help him come out of his shell before attending Princeton.
In exchange, they're going to give away their Buick Regal. And since Maddie was in need of a car for her Uber job to pay off her taxes, she accepted the challenge.
Will she succeed? Watch to find out!
Watching this movie was quite a ride. It was hilarious, then it turned a bit sensual, then dramatic, then comical again... and it goes on. I'm not complaining though.
Call me biased, but this girl eats! She can make you laugh, feel annoyed, cry, and so on.
Anyway, let's talk about the story... To be honest, I was a bit taken aback by the age gap. She's 32 in the movie, and the guy is 19. Well, that age gap wouldn't really matter a lot when they're much older, would it? It's just that the male character has just graduated from high school.
Maybe it's because I've been watching true crime stories involving women in their 30s to 40s trying to groom teenage males. XD But then, I reminded myself, this movie is fiction. Hahaha Enough about that... as the film progressed, everything fell into place, anyway.
It wasn't just the usual romantic comedy that many people enjoy; it has quite a depth to it. There are several issues tackled in the film, like the generation gap, helicopter parents, bullying, social anxiety, trust issues, and past traumas. Yes, quite heavy topics, but they were portrayed in a way that's engaging and lighthearted.
Additionally, I'm a sucker for character development, and this film delivered it. You really can't easily judge a person. Each individual has layers to them for various reasons, maybe to protect themselves, or to hide some scars that they've been battling to forget.
They both work well together. There's chemistry between them, but whether it's romantic, sexual, or platonic is for you to discover when you watch the film. haha
Here's my favorite character... and no, it's not the human one, but Milo, the retired police dog. He's adorable and also plays a role that would tug your heart in this film... just don't say "cocaine" or he'd go berserk. haha
All in all, it was a good watch. The setting was lovely, the story was deeper than I expected, and the actors did well on their part. There's a bit of nudity in this film, though. However, if you don't mind that, then I recommend you give this a shot. :)
I'll end this post here. Thanks for reading, and see you around! (^^,)/
