Common Sense Media Review
By S. Jhoanna Robledo
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Uninspired romcom has some racy scenes, drinking, language.
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We'll Never Have Paris
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What's the Story?
Quinn (Simon Helberg) is poised to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Devon (Melanie Lynskey), but manages to louse it up so badly that they wind up broken up, leaving them both free to pursue other romances. Devon heads to Paris, where she meets a handsome and charming musician, while Quinn stays home to see whether he should hook up with a colleague. But he misses Devon and ultimately decides to follow her to Paris to win her back.
Is It Any Good?
The movie has a whiff of truth to it -- which makes sense, as it's reportedly based on Helberg's relationship with wife/co-director Jocelyn Towne -- but perhaps they were too close to the material. Because this is nothing more than standard romcom fare, with a misunderstood (and each misunderstanding the other) couple who may deserve each other, but only after they're first torn apart. Toss in the usual complications, and you've got yourself a formulaic plot. We're all for cheering on romance, but when the ending isn't believable, it's hard to get very excited.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what We'll Never Have Paris is saying about relationships. Do you think it ever makes sense for a couple to break up to figure out whether they really want to be together?
How does this movie compare to other romantic comedies? What do romcoms tend to have in common? Why do you think that is?
How does the movie portray drinking? Are there realistic consequences when characters overdo it? How about smoking? Is it glamorized?
Movie Details
- In theaters : January 23, 2015
- On DVD or streaming : November 10, 2015
- Cast : Melanie Lynskey , Zachary Quinto , Maggie Grace , Simon Helberg
- Director : Jocelyn Towne
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Gay Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Orion
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 95 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : sexual content and language
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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