From the authors that brought us “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” comes the classic in love with your best friend story. But this one comes with one small hitch, the best friend, Ely, is gay. The plot only thickens with Ely kisses Naomi’s boyfriend, and their seemingly unbreakable bond disintegrates. However, through the struggle to salvage their relationship, Naomi and Ely realize that the friendships they hold dear are far more important than the romantic relationships they prioritize.
Just like many of the characters in the film, the movie means well, and it even tries to stick to the storyline of the novel it is based on. However, due to the mixture of a poorly written screenplay and unconvincing acting, the film falls flat. Just like the book, the movie jumps between numerous perspectives. But with so many characters, many who share the same name, the movie quickly becomes cluttered and difficult to follow. Overall, if one is wondering if they should read the book before seeing the film, the best answer to give them is to read the book but consider leaving this film off of their Netflix to-watch list.
