Sometimes even the strongest friendships cannot stand the test of time. Directed by Susanna Fogel, comedy film “Life Partners” does a swell job at capturing the true essence of a close friendship.
Leighton Meester and Gillian Jacobs play Sasha and Paige, two platonic friends who are inseparable. Paige is a successful lawyer who hopes to one day find a great guy or as she confesses to Sasha, “I just wanna meet a guy I like as much as you.” Sasha, who is a lesbian, aspires to be a musician and works as a receptionist. When they’re not working, the two catch brunch together and drink cheap wine while laughing at “America’s Next Top Model.” However, their everyday rituals gets sadly disrupted when Paige meets Tim.
Played by Adam Brody, Tim is a charming doctor who sweeps Paige off her feet. This throws a monkey wrench in the relationship between Paige and Sasha. As Paige and Tim grow closer, Sasha contracts what most people in her situation experience—resentment.
Overall I enjoyed the film, mostly because it reminded me of why I loved the movies “Bridesmaids” and “Something Borrowed.” The film was a realistic portrayal of adjusting to change in friendships. Fogel addresses the fact that some adjustments we make in friendships will not be a walk in the park and they shouldn’t be.
