The Romantics

I just watched the Romantics, starring Katie Holmes Josh Duhamel, Anna Paquin, Malin Akerman, Elijah Wood, Candice Bergen, and Adam Brody. It was written/directed by Galt Neiderhoffer and based on a novel she wrote. It's categorized as a Romantic Comedy, but it's really more of a drama. It was good to see Katie Holmes out from under Tom Cruise's thumb for once. She was actually very good in the role and the most likable character in the film. So the basic gist of the movie is seven people who were best friends in college reunite for the wedding of two of those friends. The two getting married are Josh Duhamel and Anna Paquin. However, Josh Duhamel's character still has feelings for Katie Holmes' character whom he had a four year relationship with and who happens to be the Maid of Honor at his wedding. It is revealed that this group of friends gained the name, "The Romantics" in college for dating each other repeatedly. And it seems that even after growing up and leaving college they still can't get enough of each other. The mention of John Keats' poetry also adds to the meaning of the title. For a movie with so many notable actors, it was lacking plot and any sort of resolution. Its portrayal of human desire and selfishness is slightly depressing as well. I probably wouldn't watch it a second time, but it definitely had its moments.