Directed by Peter Sollett
Screenplay written by Lorena Scafaria
Based on the novel Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
Starring Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, and Ari Graynor
Review by Jennie Brouse
Synopsis: While trying to get over his ex, Tris, Nick goes to play a show with his band, only to find that Tris is at the show. Tris also knows a girl named Norah, who also happens to be at the show. Because Tris tries to embarrass Norah about not having a boyfriend, Norah resorts to pretending Nick is her boyfriend, without even knowing that this same Nick is Tris's ex. Because of Norah's momentary lapse of embarrassment, Nick & Norah meet and go on an all-night adventure. It's sometimes crazy, sometimes hilarious, sometimes absurd, but always awesome.
Review: If you go into watching Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist with the idea that it's going to be a typical teen comedy, you will be pleasantly surprised. Although it has it's cliche teen moments, it's much more than that.
With Michael Cera and Kat Dennings playing Nick & Norah, two witty, music-loving teens, the movie feels surprisingly original. In fact, all of the supporting characters seem pretty original, too. Starting with Nick's band, The Jerk Offs, which consists of Nick and his two laid back, down for anything gay friends, Thom and Dev, to Nick's inconsiderate ex Tris, to Norah's drunk friend, Caroline. All bring their own crazy personalities to every scene they're in, and as the movie goes on, all the craziness just gets more and more enjoyable to watch.
After Nick & Norah's initially awkward meeting, Norah is about to leave when Nick's friends decide to put them together in Nick's car and send them off on an all-night New York City adventure, in the hopes of getting Nick over Tris and into Norah. Norah goes along, but only because her and Nick are both out to find the secret show their favorite band is playing, Where's Fluffy?
On a journey to find their favorite band, craziness ensues at just about every stop, from trying to relocate Norah's drunk friend when Nick's band-mates lose her to Norah punching Nick in the throat when things go (temporarily) awry between the two. With a fitting soundtrack and a super fun plot, and great performances from the cast, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist is worth checking out. As mentioned before, it is not a typical teen movie. It's a lot smarter and a lot more funny.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Upcoming Review: The Social Network (2010)
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