Let's start with myself. I'm a kind of person who thinks romantic comedies suck. A kind of person who thinks romance and comedy should never go together. But of course, there had been exceptions and there had been only been quite a few who had passed the movie test - and I mean, really few. So here it is, Little Manhattan, in my own very narrow perception over romantic comedies, is a passer. What I like in this film was that it wasn't corny. Rememeber when you were in your fifth grade and learned that you're falling in love with your girl classmate. Remember when you have done the silliest things for such silly young love. Remember when you become almost dizzy by the heights of a new found feeling. Of course, when you were in that age, it would never be corny. And it could be corny if you're 10 years older. It isn't silly of course, when you're in love, because you're the only one realising it.Set up in the point of view of a 5th grader, a 10 years old boy, Little Manhattan charmingly encapsules stupidity, foolishness, growing up, adolescence and puppy love. It's a movie that is witty. And I was a bit thankful that the movie's point of view was focused on the male character, at least, a new twist on an all-girl romantic comedy flicks. That's why I like this, it's a bit on the male side of love. Hey, I'm no sexist but let's face the fact, all-girl romantic comedies are quite rampant nowadays. It's sweet, a definite treat. Almost a delight. And plus, it has a really cool soundtrack. The young characters are cute, played by Josh Hutcherson and Charlie Ray. Why this film is good was that it wasn't a film for kids, it's actually a film for adults, and the way it was presented was like a dash of reality especially for those who really needed their relationship straightened up. To think that we view the film in the eyes of a ten-year old kid, we often pay attention to how humorous it could get. It's affectionate, and the angst of first love is present all over. Well made, not only for girls, but also for boys like me. And watching this film would make you remember those moments when you had your first love way back 8 years ago, and thinking that 8 years after, God, how embarassing even to think of it. But it just isn't young love, it's about life and learning how to face realities, and the pain of leaving ang letting go.
Rating: B+