Leap Year

(2010)







I had not heard about this movie. It just popped up during a search. This is a road trip movie, but the trip is so well scripted and the scenery so breathtaking that the journey is even more interesting than the conclusion. The three leads, Amy Adams, Matthew Goode and Adam Scott drew my attention. Towards the beginning, John Lithgow also appears. His scene and lines are brief, but as usual he does a great job no matter how many lines he has. Adam Scott did his usual self-obsessed, yet nice character. While Adam Scott's character was more device than real person, his performance was fun to watch. Without interrupting the viewer, the soundtrack fits the events and moods. The romantic leads had great chemistry. Their interest in one another seemed unforced. Some actors, no matter how talented, almost seem to be CGI’d into their scenes. That was not the case in this movie. The verbal interplay was humorous without being demeaning. Ireland is basically another character in this movie. The secondary actors (both humans and animals--SPOILER: pay special attention to the Border Collie) were all carefully woven into the story. Nothing felt out of place. This film is a great virtual vacation with people that have warmth and humor.