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In thirty days, their lives will change forever... When Sophie (Miranda July) and Jason (Hamish Linklater) decide to adopt a stray cat, their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves. Taking a sideways look at love and life, the much-anticipated second feature from acclaimed director Miranda July (Me And You And Everyone We Know) is quirky, offbeat and utterly unmissable.
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Known for: 'Me, You and Everyone We Know'
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A cat tells a tale of a couple who try and understand the world the way they see it.
This is quite a strange film. It seems odd to think that people actually exist the way that the characters do in the film. That is not a good thing or a bad thing really. To me, it makes the film interesting. A new perspective of life that is rarely seen.
I have to admit, at first, I just believed it was going to be pretentious tripe to please Miranda July's creative ambitions. A film where just being different is the whole concept of the film. Though, give it a chance and it is a pleasant film with an interesting story which is well developed.
This is quite a strange film. It seems odd to think that people actually exist the way that the characters do in the film. That is not a good thing or a bad thing really. To me, it makes the film interesting. A new perspective of life that is rarely seen.
I have to admit, at first, I just believed it was going to be pretentious tripe to please Miranda July's creative ambitions. A film where just being different is the whole concept of the film. Though, give it a chance and it is a pleasant film with an interesting story which is well developed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By RJ
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is definately not a film for everyone: no car chases, no explosions, no sex, no CGI...
BUT, if you like your films with subtle shades then you'll love this. The plot outline is fairly simple: a young couple decide to become more responsible and "adult" by adopting a cat from a shelter: the cat's given nameis pawpaw as it has an injured paw. The cat is also quite ill and may not survive more than six months, perfect for a couple scared of long term commitment.
As the couple try to come to terms with actually caring for something other than themselves things begin to change. In addition, this is interspersed with short montages of pawpaw describing aspects of its lafe, philosophy and hopes, It may sound a bit odd but it works.
This film has pathos, dry wit and wonderfully understated performances... good enough form me.
BUT, if you like your films with subtle shades then you'll love this. The plot outline is fairly simple: a young couple decide to become more responsible and "adult" by adopting a cat from a shelter: the cat's given nameis pawpaw as it has an injured paw. The cat is also quite ill and may not survive more than six months, perfect for a couple scared of long term commitment.
As the couple try to come to terms with actually caring for something other than themselves things begin to change. In addition, this is interspersed with short montages of pawpaw describing aspects of its lafe, philosophy and hopes, It may sound a bit odd but it works.
This film has pathos, dry wit and wonderfully understated performances... good enough form me.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film started out by being quirky and interesting. I liked the characters (or I thought I did) and I thought that this was going to be one of those offbeat but ultimately feelgood films. However, I could not have been more wrong. After one of the characters transgressed (I will not go into details), this became quite a bleak film. It also became clear at the end that the film was based on Buddhist philosophy and I must admit that I find the idea of us becoming neither human nor human eye but just infinite light to be deeply depressing.
By Hypatia
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ok, I love Miranda July, I loved "Me and You and Everyone We Know", and had been eagerly awaiting her next film.
I went to see her in London when she did a "sermon" at the School of Life, and bought a signed copy of "It Chooses You". I really enjoyed the book, which she wrote while she was having trouble writing the film, and in it she talks about how the film came about. The film talks about unconnected characters who fail to find the connections that they do in "Me and You". The bit with Joe was adorable but the whole film made me feel uncomfortable and a bit empty and guilty.
Those looking for an introduction to July would be better off with "Me and You". I don't think this was her best work, and I hate leaving bad reviews, but I'm sure her next work will be much better. July is such a wonderfully uniquely creative person and I still eagerly look forward to what she does next.
I went to see her in London when she did a "sermon" at the School of Life, and bought a signed copy of "It Chooses You". I really enjoyed the book, which she wrote while she was having trouble writing the film, and in it she talks about how the film came about. The film talks about unconnected characters who fail to find the connections that they do in "Me and You". The bit with Joe was adorable but the whole film made me feel uncomfortable and a bit empty and guilty.
Those looking for an introduction to July would be better off with "Me and You". I don't think this was her best work, and I hate leaving bad reviews, but I'm sure her next work will be much better. July is such a wonderfully uniquely creative person and I still eagerly look forward to what she does next.
By RossBis
Format:DVD
I didn't know what to think when I first saw this in the cinema but i was pleasantly surprised with what i saw. Its strange but in the same way as Submarine was strange and a film like that i can watch over and over again
By charmarh
Format:DVD
There is a saturation of quirky, happy-go-lucky type films out there at the moment, so I did question whether we needed another one. I have to say, though, that Miranda July, (almost) fresh from You, Me and Everyone We Know, has mastered the delicate balance between schmaltzy weird sentimentality and engaging, poignant eccentricity. With a perhaps strange turn from a talking cat, this is a beautifully shot, directed and acted film. Soundtrack is another masterpiece from Jon Brion too.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By BS on parade
Format:DVD
I'm a mild enthusiast of Miranda July's first film, the quirky but solid and fairly substantial Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005). And it's excellent soundtrack by Michael Andrews gets a lot of plays on my iPod.
Advance word on her six years later follow up film was pretty poor. The reviews were either hostile or below average. The overall impression I got was that it was a disappointing movie, but not without some merit if you're inclined to like it.
I think that was an accurate take on it. If you go into this film with a negative, or even an indifferent attitude, then you might really, really hate it. The meandering story, the inconclusive plot strands (his new charity job, her YouTube dancing ambitions), the awkward dialogue, the general lack of incidents, the strangely small cast, the quirky surreal moments (a talking cat, a talking moon, the ability to stop time) and the vague indifferent shrug of an ending after an extended abstract section of nothing much etc will probably drive the uncommitted viewer up the wall with annoyance and frustration.
If on the other hand you go in wanting to like it then I think it's very watchable, if disappointing and below average.
The story has a good set up but it quickly loses its momentum and ends up twiddling its thumbs for a bit. The plot becomes a fairly random string of this and that, but somehow she forget to make something actually happen.... Read more ›
Advance word on her six years later follow up film was pretty poor. The reviews were either hostile or below average. The overall impression I got was that it was a disappointing movie, but not without some merit if you're inclined to like it.
I think that was an accurate take on it. If you go into this film with a negative, or even an indifferent attitude, then you might really, really hate it. The meandering story, the inconclusive plot strands (his new charity job, her YouTube dancing ambitions), the awkward dialogue, the general lack of incidents, the strangely small cast, the quirky surreal moments (a talking cat, a talking moon, the ability to stop time) and the vague indifferent shrug of an ending after an extended abstract section of nothing much etc will probably drive the uncommitted viewer up the wall with annoyance and frustration.
If on the other hand you go in wanting to like it then I think it's very watchable, if disappointing and below average.
The story has a good set up but it quickly loses its momentum and ends up twiddling its thumbs for a bit. The plot becomes a fairly random string of this and that, but somehow she forget to make something actually happen.... Read more ›
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Quirky? No, Just Irritating.
You can make a really good film with interesting characters, little to no plot, and situations that unfold gradually. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Allen
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Hilarious and quirky - great comedy!
Miranda July return to fantastic form. I stumbled upon this film title and was totally surprised. This was one of the best films I have seen all year. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Elliott
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Phenomenally moving in a new way...
I was really looking forward to seeing this film since i heard fantastic things about it in several articles. Read more
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