everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Brilliant and touching

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

There is something very human about this movie, and to prove it, we all felt sorry for Adam. And it was not because of the clichê of "seeing the perfect woman marrying the other guy"; but because Adam seems so lost in his life. His job, his love life, his friends, and even his family feel completely relatable, always telling what he should do or should have done, and we feel for him... Yes, this is a cringeworthy movie - but in the best way possible. His situation is cringeworthy, so why would the movie feel any different?We pitty him, we feel we all know some guy/girl who got too caught up on a former relationship, and it seems like Adam story is not new... because it is not. But this one was told in a loving way, showing glimpses of what Adam remembers (and idealizes) from the relationship, as they both try to be 'adults' in a very realistic way. The movie defines very well Adam in the beginning, showing why he acted as he did, and how lost he really is. This is not about her, 'the love of his life', this is about a man trying to navigate between labels in life, what you should do, or feel; and what everyone expects of you. So, I guess this is not the romantic comedy you were waiting. It's is not about the girl, the love or the confettis... It is about social norms and conventions, hopes and idealizations, and how a young man navigate between those.I really enjoyed it... ...But had to take out one point for Cobie's awful (fake?) bangs! (jk)

This is a movie that stays on point with our protagonist Adam (Justin Long) throughout the entirety of the film. Its about the nature of relationships and how not all of them end after they end so to speak. Watch this film from Adam's point of view and it suddenly becomes engrossing because you can never guess how someone in this situation will react to a combination of jealousy, rage, longing, confusion, and love. The complexity of panicked emotions that accompany heavy romantic relationships are showcased here very well. This is a great addition to those who love serious but also witty relationship films. Justin Long is a wonderful actor who is able pull off a detailed rendition of a hopeless romantic on the verge of self destruction. If you were entertained after seeing this look up and watch Justin Long's other film " Comet ". You shouldn't be disappointed!

I'll make this swift and to the point.This film really has no redeeming factors. Worse! It made me squirm restlessly in my seat as our protagonist "Adam" as lame an excuse for a man as you will ever meet, still pining pitifully (Seriously, like a sick old dog) for his ex, goes through as series of uncomfortable situations as he actually goes back to his home town to attend her wedding. There are no words to describe how unpleasant this experience was for me and even my GF who sat beside me in nearly as much discomfort found it difficult going; even remarking at one point how it is possible for a castrated man to have a girlfriend in the first place.Not once did I laugh, obviously because it wasn't funny and the moments that were scripted to be humorous were just pathetic, but also because the underlying plot for this film is no laughing matter. I'm not saying such a plot should never be tackled, I'm sure there are outfits that could have done a good job with this material and made a side splitting production, but it is dealt with very poorly here indeed. I would no more laugh at this than I would a disabled person having difficulty navigating steep stairs. If any of my friends were in this position and behaving in this manner I would seriously suggest they seek professional help. That I made it to the end is a testament to my persistence.There is no level on which I found this entertaining and I suggest you give it a miss. In the off chance you do decide to see how bad it is, you will only need to see the first fifteen minutes, that will give you a very clear idea of what your in for, it only goes downhill from there.Total rubbish

All of the attempted comedy in this movie falls flat on its face. These people are supposed to be adults, but they all act like grade- schoolers. The dialog is so forced that it seems like a rehearsal at a school play. The main character lets other men slap him in the face, sit on him, and bully him. His mom is an overbearing idiot, and a weakling, so I guess that makes sense. The main character is not a "hopeless romantic", he is a bald-faced liar, especially to himself. He learns nothing from his failures, and will repeatedly fail for the rest of his pathetic life. The end.