Everyone, today, we review a film that was just released around the middle of this past month, in March. Presenting to you all my review of a romance film by the name of Reminders Of Him.
Plot: After serving seven years for a car accident that involved the death of her boyfriend, Scott Landry (Rudy Pankow), Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe) tries to find a job, but without much success, as well as try to reconnect with her daughter, Diem (Zoe Kosovic), she is unable to see her daughter without Scott’s parents (Bradley Whitfield, and Lauren Graham) trying to prevent her from doing so, due to them blaming Kenna for Scott’s parents. In spite of these obstacles, can Kenna find a successful job sooner, or later, as well as reconnect with Diem?
Well, Reminders Of Him may yet be one of the more interesting films to fall under the American Romance film category. I mean from the cover, it may look like a more lighthearted comedic film that involves main characters Kenna, and the late Scott Landry’s best friend Ledger Ward (Tyriq Withers), yes? Well, interestingly enough, Reminders Of Him ends up being more that. I mean here you have a film that deals with not only a love story, but also one that incorporates some serious subjects such as trying to get a job after being in prison, dreams to see family in spite of there being obstacles on the way, and things like that.
Next, there is some really good cinematography included in this film. Whether they be awesome mountains, beautiful roads, and more, this movie includes some wonderful scenery that will make this movie really cool.
In addition to that, the characters are really well done. Yes, it is really main characters Kenna, and Ledger, who are developed the most. However, people like Scotty’s parents, some of the police officers, and other supporting characters as well. Something else that makes the characters stand out is that even though we, the audience, don’t agree with some of the motives that some of the characters have for certain decisions that they make, at the same time, you have a good understanding of where they’re coming from anyway. Because of that, Reminders Of Him serves as a reminder as to why not everything in life is always black, and white, you know? What even helps make this movie even more enjoyable is how characters like Kenna, along with some of the other characters end up having some emotional growth from certain experiences that they experience in their individual lives. This especially seems to be true for the main character, Kenna.
Finally, for positives in this film, there are some valuable lessons to be gained from this movie. Whether they be lessons about not being so quick to judge others by their actions, being willing to hear the other person’s side of things, not giving up on goals in life, you name it.
But there are some negatives from this film too. First of all, there were some plot holes in this film. Second, though the main character Kenna was a very likable character more often than not, there were also times in this movie where she did seem to come off as rather rude, and ungrateful at times. Yes, again, it might have been understandable as to why she acted the way she did at times, but still. Finally, what’s even more is that there were situations in this film that probably could have been handled, or done better.
And that’s my review for Reminders Of Him. If you haven’t seen this film yet, I would say definitely go check it out if you can. Though this film may have some issues, it is an overall very well done film that does well with depicting life, and the struggles, and hardships, that people go through from time to time. So yes, definitely go see this movie, and see what you think!
Final Rating: 8.5/10
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