Reviews

Most of the reviews I've read for Seeking a Friend seem completely off point. This is not an action/adventure or a simple comedy.

If we don't turn things around quickly on this planet...it is going to get very ugly over the next several decades. Global warning, too many mouths to feed, species extinction, corporate dominance.... there is not much reason to think any of these horror shows are going away. Even well-informed Americans tend to be in impressive denial about the future predicted by current empirical evidence.

For people carrying a deep sadness about the state of the planet, the film has special significance. I told my husband, I feel like we are living out this film in slow motion. Ultimately, in retrospect, a meteor may turn out to have been preferable. I think Seeking a Friend was intended for those of us not cocooned in denial, as a sort of coping manual.

The writing and acting were superb, very understated, ie. not with a bang...but a whimper. And the music was wonderful. For those who find music a comfort, this film was a lovely reminder. What do you grab when the end is near? Your music, a dog, and a friend.

After reading nothing but terrible reviews of this movie, I finally felt compelled to weigh in. I loved the Jay Ward comics... their irreverence and ability to be entertaining on both an adult and child level. I found the movie sweetly amusing and very loyal to the classic cartoon. All the actors were great in their roles. The writing was clever.

I gave it to my twin nephews for their birthday, knowing they will enjoy it and my sister will love it. After reading such dreadful reviews, I watched it twice to make certain I wasn't missing something. NO. It's funny.