Review of Aloha (2015) by Brandon S — 12 Nov 2015

I really don't understand the hate. This film was marvelous! Some of Cameron Crowe's best work since "Jerry Maguire", both as writer and director.

The performances are top notch, the writing is fabulous, and the direction is coherent yet irreverent at times. Crowe knows when to be serious and when to ease off the throttle at just the right times, he always has. Whether he's helping Matt Damon buy a zoo, falling in love with Renee Zellweger or making Patrick Fugit feel uncool, Cameron Crowe is as reliable a filmmaker as there's ever been, and he shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

Bradley Cooper and Emma Stone light up the screen in a whirlwind of charming wit, romance, and spot-on chemistry. They make for a really charming and funny couple that recycles the formula in a witty and wonderful way without patronizing the audience.

My advice: don't listen to the critics, see this movie. It's fun, romantic, hilarious, incredibly well-written, and thoroughly enjoyable. I enjoyed this movie from top to bottom.