meilleuretradu This comedy mashes up a depressing situation many people face, and finds both farcical and profound elements in it. The evolution of the characters is true to what people experience over time with divorce. In play format, the psychological element gives the plot its movement, and Director Cheryl Hines paces it perfectly. The screenplay by Adrienne Shelly is full of peppery dialogue. Deft costume touches add to the hilarity. The characters are believable, the situation starts off all too commonplace but leads to an an interesting resolution. Dialogue is very sharp and acting great. A welcome relief for anyone in the midst of a breakup.

vincentlynch-moonoi Note to Justin Long: Dear Justin, I remember when you got started on "Ed" on television. I thought you had something, and still do. You've made some decent films (e.g., "He's Just Not That Into You"). And some stinkers...a few too many to mention...and that's true of this film. Let's be honest, as good an actor as you are, you're not the matinée movie idol type. So, to build your career, you have to be a bit selective as to parts you take on. In 2009, the year this movie was made, you made 10 movies...and a couple were pretty good. I've forgotten now which film it was that turned me off because from beginning to end it was just one long dialog with 4 letter words. And that's my point -- too many of your movies are forgotten already. And here's another one. In "Serious Moonlight" you have little screen time, and most of the time you're on screen you have a handkerchief masking your face. Your character never develops his character...at all. That's not too memorable. Why did you choose the role? I can't figure it out...and apparently few others could either since the film made less than $147,000 worldwide. Yes, Justin, when some pics are making way in excess of $147 million, your film made less than one-tenth of that. It lost money. And deservedly so. I like seeing you on screen, but I won't pay for a ticket to see a lot of the flops you're in. I guess it's just for a fast buck, huh? Now, in terms of the rest of this film. I really like Meg Ryan, and Timothy Hutton is okay. But I'm not sure a film where one of the stars is duct-taped into a chair or onto a toilet for nearly the entire 84 minutes is going to be very compelling. Especially when the other star is duct-taped for about a third of the film. Feels too much like a one-set stage play. And not a very interesting one, either. Yak, yak, yak, yak. Yawn. It had potential as a dark comedy...but that potential remained unfulfilled.Thumbs down.

Chrysanthepop I feel that 'Serious Moonlight' is a misunderstood movie. People seem to be under the impression that it's just another 'French Kiss' (mostly because of the misleading trailer). The similarities are minimal. The references (perhaps unintentional) are quite amusing but it must be said that 'Serious Moonlight' is no romantic comedy. It's more of a black comedy about a couple going through a stale marriage that is on the brink of breaking point. When the husband announces that he's leaving his wife for a twinkie, in a final desperate attempt the wife tries to win him back. However, she doesn't follow him all the way to Paris (which is what happened in 'French Kiss'). She ties him up, with duct tape, in their farm house.Unlike the kind of humour that's often used in a romantic comedies 'Serious Moonlight' is a lot more tongue in cheek and even dark at times. Cheryl Hines, who's already known for her comedic talents, proves to be a competent director and with the late Adrienne Shelly's funny and yet thought-provoking screenplay, she has made something entertaining. I found most of the dialogues laugh-out-loud funny.Timothy Hutton finally gets a part that's just right for him as he does full justice to Ian. Meg Ryan looks great and she's superb as the almost insane Louise. Justin Long and Kristen Bell provide hilarious support.The twist in the end was cleverly done and works as a good conclusion with a funny touch.

watchthe-shootingstar I loved this movie I found myself wanting to cry and laugh at the same time-I could feel such strong raw emotion from the actors and could definitely identify with their feelings of hate and love and lust all in one situation. It was laugh out loud funny, tender and even a little bit of a tear jerker I watched it with my husband and we were laughing and hugging the whole time. Full of great actors such as Meg Ryan, Justin Long, and Kristen Bell- It was a highly entertaining and heart warming story of a romance lost and found again. I recommend it to families with older (teenage) children as there is a scene with sexually explicit content(no nudity)-though brief and PG13 but still not for kids. and for couples. Its a great movie to watch during an anniversary. Or when you just want to cuddle up on the couch and be romantic. I loved it.