Movie Review: Obvious Child

obvious-child-(2014)-large-coverA little film that dares to tackle the big issue of abortion... And from a down-to-earth realistic approach. It does a good job of navigating this cinematic uncharted territory without sounding preachy, without going overboard, and without being cheesy. Jenny Slate carries the film as a likable and relatable young screw-up, but her talents alone are not enough to carry this thin story along as it meanders from one set-up to the next. Even with its short running time it still manages to drag on and feel long. Even though it's about a comedian, and filled with jokes, it's never really very funny. It has heart and it has true romance, but it didn't completely win me over overall.

2.5 Stars (out of 5)

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Alicia has been visiting theme parks since the age of 3. She has an incredible knack for memorizing park maps, loves theme park renovations and cannot wait to ride something new. She can often be found taking video of construction sites in the Central Florida theme parks and riding roller coasters!

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