Review: Love Surreal

Love Surreal

      Love Surreal is a romantic comedy TV movie about a young artist named Abby who winds up tutoring a young man in her class, Quinn.  Although she is not initially fond of Quinn she ends up falling for him.

      The script is based on a stage play and while it shines in some places, it feels pretty cheap in others.  Sometimes it feels very genuine and sometimes it leaves much to be wanted.  Whatever it is it has a consistency that wins you over and ultimately entertains.

      Ryan Little directs and - much like the script - he takes no risks.  That said, for a TV movie it works great, and I can't say anything bad about a director who delivers exactly what the audience wants.

      At the start of Nick Zano's performance it seems bad.  But as the story solidifies you realize his character is something of a simpleton and his performance fits.  Simpleton might not be the right word.  Quinn is an uncomplicated man who has flaws and the story needs him.  Shiri Appleby (our lead) brings everything to the lead role of a TV movie that is required; nothing more and nothing less.  I noted more than one time in the film when Nick and the supporting cast turned bored lines into good ones.  Will Friedle, of Boy Meets World fame, is of particular interest as Quinn's roommate.

      This movie feels A LOT like the 2003 Pride and Prejudice.  And my love for that movie and my acceptance of this one are almost certainly connected.  That's not even mentioning the two cast members in common between the two movies.  I tend to go easy on movies and this is no different.  It's cute, it's entertaining, and it has a good message.  If you have the means and even a bit of desire to watch it I honestly believe you'll enjoy it.

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