Review of Ruby Sparks (2012) by Sam B — 28 Nov 2012
An attempt at creating something transcendent that just misses that mark, but still lands on its feet as one of the most touching and interesting movies of 2012. Ruby Sparks is a fantasy dramedy that manages to remain grounded and relatable despite its miraculous plot - a pretty impressive accomplishment for first-time screenwriter Zoe Kazan, who also shines on screen, alongside leading man Paul Dano (great as always).
The supporting cast is a dream come true, including heavyweights Anette Bening, Antonio Benderas, and the charming-as-always Steve Coogan and Alia Shawkat. I'm a sucker for meta movies, especially if they're about writing, and so there was never really a doubt I was going to love Ruby Sparks.
Yet somehow, I was still constantly surprised by its quality, and thats's worth a thousand words.
This review of Ruby Sparks (2012) was written by Sam B on 28 Nov 2012.
Ruby Sparks has generally received positive reviews.
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