Calum Gilchrist
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Review: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
Feb 12
For some reason I really like teen romance films starring Michael Cera. Perhaps it’s because Michael Cera reflects me in some respects or I’m just a sop.
Nick and Norah’s Inifinite Playlist isn’t my favourite Michael Cera film, I’d probably rate them:
- Scott Pilgrim
- Youth in Revolt
- Juno
- Nick and Norah
Overall it wasn’t really anything special but it had all the elements of a Michael Cera romance film. Two awkward teens that have strange interests and end up falling in love. It really felt like a not as good and more realistic Scott Pilgrim.
There were a few funny parts to the film but it didn’t really make a huge impression on me. I enjoyed it and it surpassed my expectations but most of it just felt standard and not really that different. The fact that the entire film lasts one day feels over compressed. I say this because Nick and Norah meet and fall out and meet each other’s exes and so much happens in just one evening that it just doesn’t feel right.
Nothing much exciting was in the soundtrack. It was good, even though it was full of indie hits that fill most of the other Michael Cera films I’ve seen and even some of the other teen romance films I’ve seen without Michael Cera.
If you like Michael Cera and teen romance films then I don’t see why you shouldn;t see it. I was entertained throughout but there was just a little missing to make it really stand out.
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist: 3/5
