“Life Partners,” directed by Susanna Fogel, is a lighthearted comedy that looks at the platonic relationships of two almost-30-year-old women. Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs play Sasha and Paige, two best friends on two different paths. Paige is a lawyer with an inability to admit she’s wrong while Sasha is a struggling musician and receptionist and lesbian.
Their friendship mainly revolves around drinking wine, watching “America’s Next Top Model,” and spending time with friends at the bar. The friendship takes a downward turn after Paige meets Tim, the love of her life, played by Adam Brody. While many people might not be in the exact same situation, the story is very relatable and the friendship seems genuine. The script and acting are very convincing and help the story flow smoothly to the very last scene.
Sasha and Paige’s friendship was stuck in a comfortable rut where one couldn’t survive without the other. “Life Partners” is a film about finding the ability to stand on your own, and that it’s to have people to depend on. It’s about finding a balance in friendships, romantic relationships, and work. The idea behind “Life Partners” is that all relationships face difficulties from time to time, but it’s important to work hard and hold onto love.
