Playing It Cool

Cast: Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Aubrey Plaza(Mallory), Topher Grace(Scott), Ioan Gruffudd(Stuffy) and Anthony Mackie(Bryan)
Director: Justin Reardon
Genre: Romance, Comedy



Average romantic drama. Uncanny resemblances to Bollywood's 'Happy Ending'



You may look forward to:

• Glad to see Chris Evans in a regular human role apart from his super hero image 'Captain America'. You don't get to see as many expressions on his face otherwise :) Enjoyed watching Chris Evans in many different unimaginable get ups with varied countenance
• This movie has striking similarities with the Bollywood flick 'Happy Ending' mostly in its first half. Its a little tricky figuring who copied whom :D Both the movies were in the making almost around the same time :P
• Presence of Anthony Mackie and Ioan Gruffudd, aren't mere coincidences. They establish a visual connect with 'Captain America' and 'Fantastic Four' :) Mostly in cameo roles, but its funny to see these guys can do something different, when cast next to each other :D
• Aubrey Plaza and Topher Grace, had unfortunate roles of being friends of the lead. They are nevertheless good in their respective skin :)

What you can sleep over:

Michelle Monaghan doesn't impress. Her yoga skills are great, but she isn't convincing enough a cast against Chris Evans, neither fitting in with the story. She is more of a 'woman' next door :D More subtle love stories can work for her, not love at first sight kinds :P

The dampeners you should be aware of:

What doesn't work for the movie is its second half, very lose story line, loses its track midway. Story doesn't engage much, nor does it entertain or have you sobbing in emotion. Some bit of laughter here and there, but overall a very average flick




My Rating: 2.5/5


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