Alex Of Venice Review

Gave this movie a 4 out of 5 on Netflix​, but I was this close to giving it a 5. I'm just a bitch with my stars, so I hardly ever give out 5s.


I complain about movies the same way I complain about music. There is a lot of good music in this world, but somehow the worst stuff always seems to rise to the top. Why the hell would anyone want to watch San Andreas​ when they could watch something that is worthwhile and meaningful? To be fair, I've never seen San Andreas, but pick any CGI infused summer blockbuster and odds are it's not very good. I would rather watch a movie like Boyhood​, Little Miss Sunshine​, and Alex of Venice​ where I get snapshots of life.
This movie came into my life at the perfect time. I'm really trying to find some traction to expand, explore, and improve everything I do, but I've been slipping and facing a lot of rejection lately. This movie reminds you that even when facing a few bumps and changes that you can still smile, have fun, and that life is not all that bad when you have loved ones surrounding you. Like the title character, I, too, feel frustrated and depressed when things are out of my control. But sometimes you just have to let things play out. Hug the people you love, spend time with the people you love, and don't worry.
I don't know what it is about scenes where people cry in the car, but they always work on me. The car is such a liberating, inviting, and insulated mechanism. There is just something about letting out a good cry in the car that just works. The color grading of the film has a warmness to it throughout the movie and it just glows. Despite the movie being about struggle and change, it remains positive until the end. I wanted to give someone the biggest hug when I finished the film. It also reminded me that I really should try this romance thing again. It has been about 5 years since my last romantic endeavor although it does not feel that long. Anyone want to go on a date?