They say love knows no distance limitation is not rare but also couples who try to establish love from a distance that far apart should give up because of various obstacles they face. Of course this could not apply to all couples. Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) for example.
Erin met Garrett at a bar when he was in New York. In a short time while the relationship continues to be a love story during the summer holidays. When Erin had to go back to San Francisco, both Erin and Garrett realized that their relationship must end here.
Unfortunately, a very brief affair proved quite an impression in the hearts of these two men. Erin can not forget about Garrett. Garret could not forget Erin. Although the distance separating them, plus friends and relatives who seemed to give support, in fact Erin and Garrett could survive.
Review:
GOING THE DISTANCE may not (500) DAYS OF SUMMER, but with all the simplicity of this film can give more than just a romantic comedy. To be sure, the film is 'hit', in the sense that viewers can engage emotionally with the main character, as well as the story line that brought them together. And this seems also not separated from the expertise Nanette Burstein (director) and Geoff LaTulippe (screenwriter).
Clearly, the topics offered GOING THE DISTANCE is quite unique. It felt almost no movies that tries to highlight the long-distance love story and it's also what makes this film so much more fresh even though the formula used is still not too far from standard Hollywood romantic comedy. Nanette did not deviate from the grip but he also did not want to be stuck in the existing rules.
Although it can not fully capture the feeling felt by two people who establish long-distance romance, but at least in broad outline, the film is quite representative. Simplicity was also ended up making this film feels more 'intimate' in the audience. Indeed, the tempo of this movie at some point it feels slow but not to damage the overall tempo.
Whether intentional or not but the selection of Drew Barrymore and Justin Long as the main actor of this film really feels right. Probably because in real life they both did a love affair is also what makes the chemistry between the two well established. At least, it certainly makes Drew and Justin so much easier to interact.
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: September 3, 2010
Director: Nanette Burstein
Script: Geoff LaTulippe
Producer: Jennifer Gibgot, Jared Hess, Adam Shankman
Distributor: Warner Bros..
Duration: 109 minutes
Budget: -
Official Site: going-the-distance.warnerbros.com
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