TRCC Reviews

‘Letters to Juliet’ (2010) Review

04/04/2020

Letters to Juliet Synopsis: Sophie dreams of becoming a writer and travels to Verona, Italy where she meets the “Secretaries of Juliet”. Sophie Hall (Amanda Seyfried) is a fact-checker for a local paper who aspires to be a full-time writer.  Her fiance Victor (Gael Garcia Bernal), is a chef weeks away from opening his own restaurant. The two decide to take a pre-wedding honeymoon to Verona, because they won’t have the time once Victor’s restaurant opens. While in Verona, Sophie wants to sightsee and explore the city, but Victor is being wined and dined by various food and wine vendors.…

‘Going the Distance’ (2010) Review

03/31/2020

Going the Distance: Two people try to keep their love alive as they shuttle back and forth between New York and San Francisco to see one another.

‘Someone Like You…’ (2001) Review

03/30/2020

Someone Like You… Synopsis: After being jilted by her boyfriend, a talk show talent scout writes a column on the relationship habits of men which gains her national fame. Jane Goodall (Ashley Judd) is a production assistant for a popular daytime talk show hosted by Diane Roberts (Ellen Barkin). When she meets the new executive producer, Ray Brown (Greg Kinnear), the two are instantly smitten with one another. Despite Ray being in a three-year relationship, Ray and Jane begin a relationship of their own which leads to declarations of love and the desire to move in together. But when things…

‘Yesterday’ (2019) Review

03/29/2020

Yesterday: A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles.

‘One Fine Day’ (1996) Review

03/28/2020

One Fine Day Synopsis: The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.

‘The Ugly Truth’ (2009) Review

03/27/2020

The Ugly Truth: An uptight television producer takes control of a morning show segment on modern relationships hosted by a misogynistic man.

‘Table 19’ (2017) Review

03/25/2020

Table 19 Synopsis: Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway, only to find herself seated with five fellow unwanted guests at the dreaded Table 19. A quick personal note: I hope you are all staying safe and healthy with this pandemic affecting the world. I’ve been working from home for several days now, and with my kids here with me, it’s been difficult to read, write, or watch movies. I hate that I’ve gone essentially a week without a movie review, but…

‘Breakup at a Wedding’ (2013) Review

03/10/2020

Breakup at a Wedding Synopsis: A videographer captures an engaged couple’s decision to proceed with a sham wedding after the bride calls off the ceremony and decides to break up with her partner, who secretly hopes that his surprise gift will ultimately change her mind.

‘Leap Year’ (2010) Review

02/29/2020

Leap Year Synopsis: Anna Brady plans to travel to Dublin, Ireland to propose marriage to her boyfriend Jeremy on Leap Day, because, according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it. Anna Brady (Amy Adams) seems to have it all. Not only does she have a successful career, but she’s thisclose to moving into a prominent New York City apartment building with her handsome boyfriend Jeremy (Adam Scott), who also happens to be a cardiologist. Having grown up with next to nothing, image and wealth are both very important to Anna.…