Emma-Jane Walsh

Really loved it, sweet uplifting, family friendly but original and non formulaic

I really liked the ending! The only think I would have liked is to see her move on with the really lovely guy who asked her out who really seemed to be genuine. But I guess that is part of the honesty of the film. Falling out of love with someone who I wrong for you is just as good if not better than falling in love. She had a backbone and it’s great to see someone do the right thing. Just cheesy enough. I do wish her friends were a bit more fun though!

It was an interesting documentary if you don’t know much about him- which I didn’t, if you are a serial killer buff, then don’t bother- you likely know it all. Also it really highlights white male priviledge, I am surprised this was not stated explicitly. I say this as a white Brit- if this had of been a black male he would have been behind bars after his girlfriend called in. The massive failings on the part of detectives, the failure to really interrogate his first girlfriend who called in. They said they had no evidence but they had a bag of keys (they could have checked these against victims homes and cars) and underwear- would partners not recognise these? As well as weapons. The underlying truth here as one of his victims said was trust your gut people are sheep, so don’t let yourself get gaslighted by norms. In any situation but especially one where it comes to your safety. And the other, which came from the first witness who fought him off and then took the stand to ID him for kidnapping, is fight for what is right. So sad to hear that she had other women approaching her to say she had the wrong guy bc he was good looking and charming, in reality she would face the same pressures today. Power to her.

Love it, even as a woman, you see how dangerous the main protagonist is, to himself and others. But you feel for him, at times his values seem defendable, understandable and human. Then all of a sudden shocking and alien. Great characters who are convincing. The comparison with Gossip Girl I get only because of the Eagle Eye views of NY, and the narrative voice. Otherwise they are very distinct.

I didn’t watch this for ages because of the reviews. If you liked train wreck watch it! It is hilarious in parts. Some real laugh out loud moments. It’s also a bit more PG than train wreck so you could probably watch it with the family as long as they are not too conservative. And there are so many gloomy movies out- it is rare to find one that just wants to make you laugh! I would give it 4/5.