Here’s the thing, this quirky little film is really quite good . . . funny, uncomfortable, sweet, and terribly honest. While I give Hollywood a lot of flack for not producing more “realistic” films like this one, I have to admit that I don’t think I actually want such films. Yes, in theory, films like Rocket Science that tell it like it is and don’t go out of their way to end on an “up” note or tie off all the narrative strings are exactly the type of films I should be pining for. But I think I need to throw theory out the window because I want a tidy picture where the good guys win and justice is done.
I wouldn’t change a thing about Rocket Science (especially its fine writing and acting); perhaps, instead, I need to change a bit more before I can fully appreciate good films the likes of this one.
