I did not like this film one bit. Charlyne Yi got on my nerves. Her immaturity and silly gestures were irritating. Her voice was scratchy and annoying. The film was part documentary and partly a film about Charlyne meeting her boyfriend and the developing relationship.
At the beginning of the film Charlyne states that she is unable to fall in love and has not had a boyfriend. She wants to search out the meaning of love. The documentary aspect shows Charlyne talking to people all over the country and asking them about their relationships. This part of the film was interesting.
She interviews couples that have been married for a long time. She talks with a gay couple. She stops people on the street and in malls. She speaks with children as well as seniors. I did find this interesting.
At the same time as the documentary unfolds Charlyne introduces us to Michael Cera who was her real boyfriend at the time. The camera follows them everywhere and this becomes a problem for the relationship. It was a strange relationship.
Charlyne admits that she was falling in love with Michael. I have since read that they are no longer a couple. No wonder because she would get on anyone’s nerves.
The director’s part is actually played by an actor. He was so patient and understanding of Charlyne. The concept was rather cute but in my opinion the film was not successful mainly because of Charlyne Yi. She is supposedly a comedienne. I would never want to see her perform. Cut out puppets were used to help tell the story of the people being interviewed. It made it all look like a home movie and performance given by kids. It was totally not professional. It was childish and silly.
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