Review of Band Aid (2017) by Douglas C — 18 Jun 2017

'Band Aid', a refreshingly honest look at thirty something millennial married life, demands a lot of questions asked by the audience. By turns sweet, funny, romantic, and deeply painful, the film traverses a number of themes and hits them all squarely on the nose.

Writer-Director-Star Zoe Lister-Jones finds purpose in the film's quieter moments where her onscreen chemistry with Adam Pally's Ben really fizzles. Portlandia's Fred Armisen does exemplary work as awkward, reclusive neighbor Dave who decides to become the drummer of the main duo's band.

If all couples solved their problems (by singing!) the way Anna and Ben did perhaps we'd live in a better world. I highly recommend this film for couples young and old who are still navigating the ups and downs of commitment.

Rarely have I seen an interpersonal relationship put under the microscope like Lister Jones has here. What is even more remarkable is the amount of screen-time the starring duo share (100% of the time) and that Lister Jones finds unexpected ways for us to root for their success.

The movie is a trim hour and a half and it goes by very quickly as it features some really snappy dialogue and emotive performances from everyone involved. Lister Jones is definitely bound to be a force on the rise.

Look out for what she does next.