Review of Away We Go (2009) by Chihoe H — 24 Mar 2012
From the funny opening montage of John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph having sex, away does this film go. "Away We Go" works extremely well as a dramedy, having a nice balance of hilariously ridiculous situations to affecting moments of tenderness and passion, acted with great depth by Krasinski and Rudolph.
There is this understated feel to how they go from city to city, connecting with various people they know and getting thrown into some awkwardness as they interact with these other couples, and more importantly, coming to touch with their selves, as individuals and as a couple.
As Verona says, "We are completely untethered Burt." With an en pointe direction by Sam Mendes and script by Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida, support from the brilliance of Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Catherine Oâ(TM)Hara, amongst others, and complemented by the heavy-hearted music of Alexi Murdoch, "Away We Go" is a sentimental darling that will leave a sincere impression.
This review of Away We Go (2009) was written by Chihoe H on 24 Mar 2012.
Away We Go has generally received positive reviews.
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