Review of My One and Only (2009) by Mark W — 07 Nov 2009

Coming of age story? Drama? Comedy? This movie was billed as a romantic comedy by the looks. That is probably the one thing it ain't. But it is a superb romp from one side of the states to the other.

Renee Zellweger is supposedly more "interesting" than "gorgeous" which I guess means she has to be able to act. And act she does. She takes a character which in anyone else's hands would be a cartoon and turns her into a real flesh and blood human being who just happens to be stunning and have an unconscious sense of comedic timing most comedians would die for.

Supporting cast is excellent without exception. And there is more than a little bit of serious philosophy buried between the lines of the excellent screenplay. There is therapy for whatever ails you in this film.