Film Review: Serendipity (2001)
A textbook example of romantic comedy which exhausts all creativity of its authors with basic premise might be found in Serendipity, 2001 film directed by Peter Chelsom. The plot begins on Christmas 1994 when two protagonists – Jonathan Trager (played by John Cusack) and Sara Thomas (played by Kate Beckinsale) – meet in New York City department store and realise that they are attracted to each other. The problem is that both are already in committed relationships with other people. Dilemma whether to remain faithful or start new relationship is going to be solved in ingenious way – Jonathan writes his name on 5 US$ bill, while Sara writes her on used book cover. They agree that if any of them find both items, it would mean that they are indeed meant for each other. Seven years later Jonathan prepares to marry beautiful Halley Buchanan (played by Bridget Moynahan), while Sara lives in San Francisco and prepares to marry New Age musician Lars Hammond (played by John Corbett). As the date of respective weddings approaches, both begin to notice series of events and strange coincidences that they remind them of their short, but never forgotten time together. After some time both start to search for another, trying to finally discover whether the fate really wants them to be with each other.
Serendipity is one of those Hollywood productions that has likeable locations, couple of talented comedians and director who shows almost boyish enthusiasm for the opportunity to make film a with a decent budget. But all those talents are invested in vain because the script by Marc Klein begins as something that was supposed to be parody of romantic comedy, but soon shows that its author lacked any sense of humour. Result is the sterile film in which any scene, any shot and almost any line of dialogue is completely predictable, and ending – which could be guessed even by mentally impaired viewers – seems too far away despite 90 minutes of running time. Corniness is underlined by terrible choice of music. Even the casting seems unfortunate – John Cusack, despite his long experiences in comedies, lacks chemistry with Kate Beckinsale. She also has problems with poorly written character that comes out as unprofessional and too manipulative to get audience’s sympathy. This film shouldn’t be recommended to anyone except to the viewers who like to take chance with something they know it might be bad.
RATING: 2/10 (-)
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