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Ruby Sparks (2012)
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Writer: Zoe Kazan
Cast: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan,
Indie Production: Fantasy-Drama, Comedy-Romance
Synopsis: A brilliant young novelist who suffers from anxiety and writer's block, seeks the help of a psychologist who suggest that he writes a story about his dream girl....who then appears out of thin air.
Ruby Sparks is from the directors of Little Miss Sunshine, but don't expect to see that movie. For the most part it's an intelligent and unique indie film that's worth watching. Even though it's listed as a comedy romance drama, it's mainly a drama based on what happens when a 'dream partner' magical appears. There are some light comic moments but it's not a rom-com, it's more of a serious study of relationships and needs. The film also effectively works as a mystery...as the viewer tries to figure out just where did the mysterious Ruby Sparks come from.
Both the leads, Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan... who are a real life couple, shine in their roles. The ability of these two actors to portray realistic people in a movie with an very unusual event, makes Ruby Sparks work so well. There's indeed chemistry between the two actors and some very poignant and touching scenes. But don't think this is a strictly romance movie, as it has a more somber thread running through it too.
While the very last few minutes seemed tacked on, I did really enjoy the film overall. Ruby Sparks has a true indie spirit and enough polish on it to make it shine.
Ruby Sparks (2012)
Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Writer: Zoe Kazan
Cast: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan,
Indie Production: Fantasy-Drama, Comedy-Romance
Synopsis: A brilliant young novelist who suffers from anxiety and writer's block, seeks the help of a psychologist who suggest that he writes a story about his dream girl....who then appears out of thin air.
Ruby Sparks is from the directors of Little Miss Sunshine, but don't expect to see that movie. For the most part it's an intelligent and unique indie film that's worth watching. Even though it's listed as a comedy romance drama, it's mainly a drama based on what happens when a 'dream partner' magical appears. There are some light comic moments but it's not a rom-com, it's more of a serious study of relationships and needs. The film also effectively works as a mystery...as the viewer tries to figure out just where did the mysterious Ruby Sparks come from.
Both the leads, Paul Dano and Zoe Kazan... who are a real life couple, shine in their roles. The ability of these two actors to portray realistic people in a movie with an very unusual event, makes Ruby Sparks work so well. There's indeed chemistry between the two actors and some very poignant and touching scenes. But don't think this is a strictly romance movie, as it has a more somber thread running through it too.
While the very last few minutes seemed tacked on, I did really enjoy the film overall. Ruby Sparks has a true indie spirit and enough polish on it to make it shine.