A Brilliant Conflict

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I usually enjoy Sam Mendes' films which is why I'm puzzled that he chose this plot less script. The story can be summed up as blank, characterless couple go around America meeting their horrible, unlikeable friends. The fact that Maya Rudolph's character is pregnant is supposed to make us empathize with the couple and their uncertain circumstances. All I could think about was that they were going to bring a child as boring and lacking in backbone as themselves, and maybe the sequel to this film would be that child traveling America, meeting its own horrible, unlikeable friends. The film is truly that pointless. Allison Janney appears to be carving out a niche for herself as middle-aged woman begging for a shaking, dunk in water, pie in face, or other forms of retribution most suited to an evil harpy masquerading as a human being. After seeing the exact same performance from her in 'The Way Way Back,' I'm starting to fear that this is what she's like in real life. It's a mystery that this film garnered positive reviews. People seem to think decent cinematography and a nice soundtrack can make up for a lack of storyline and even one sympathetic character. They don't.

Away We Go is set as a comedy drama surrounding a couple getting prepared for the birth of their unborn child. Although the original driving focus of the narrative is preparing for their unborn child, somehow Away We Go gets lost in a world full of zany characters and situations.Away We Go is formed via a number of segments in which the protagonist couple Burt and Verona meet with former acquaintances whilst attempting to find the perfect home for their unborn child. The zaniness is all too apparent through out the majority of the narrative, from Verona's former boss Lily acting cruel towards her kids for laughs along with her ridiculous attitude and Burt's childhood friend LN showing the couple her radical opinions on childcare. Such scenes do not contain an ounce of comedy as I'm guessing was the initial purpose. This kind of so called comedy continues as Away We Go goes further into its ludicrous world by having brief segments of Burt and Verona acting over the top or having discussions which miss the mark from a comic perspective. In my opinion it does not add anything meaningful to the narrative.However amongst all this wackiness there are glimpses of serious drama which benefits the narrative rather than filling time. In a touching scene with his friend Tom, Burt learns of Toms Wife's recent miscarriage whilst she relieves her inner pain by dancing on a strip pole. Odd as it may sound it makes the scene a poignant moment for Burt realising the strength it must take to keep a family unit together and how some can buckle under the pressure. This vibe continues in the latter stages of the narrative as Tom's sister in law leaves his brother alone with his young daughter making Burt and Verona reflect on their situation, promising to stay strong for themselves as well as their unborn child. These examples of reflection on part of the characters give depth not only to themselves but to the narrative as well, which is sorely missing from Away We Go. If it had been more fluent with this tone then I feel Away We Go could have been a better film.Reflecting upon Away We Go overall it has an uneven mix of mostly comic action and touches of clarity which if it had more of the latter then it would have been a better rounded movie.

I really hoped for something different with this one especially since I loved Mendes's 'American Beauty', but I wasn't prepared for this.. I cannot remember the last time I saw such an unimaginative, empty, uninspired movie, really tragic. I guess some people would find this type of dialogue (I couldn't call this a comedy if my life depended on it) interesting but I'd get more laughs from watching the washing machine go through the cycle. If you find lines like: "I'll love you even if I can't find your vagina" hilarious - then this might be for you. Horrible dialogues, awful acting, and the only positive thing was the music. Rated 7.1 on IMDb - wow - amazing!

There is nothing I don't like about this movie. It's original, heartfelt, funny, and charming. It manages to make you laugh, cry, and feel completely satisfied.Away We Go is about Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph), a quirky, 30-something couple who are expecting a child. The two are troubled over the fact they will have no extended family for their child when she is born, what with Verona's parents passing away while she was in college and Burt's jetting off Belgium for two years. Their inconsistent, freelance jobs allow them to travel around North America in search of a new home around family and friends. Throughout the film, Burt and Verona encounter good parents, bad parents, and crazy parents. Along with that, becoming is mother is making Verona truly face the grief she has over losing her parents a decade earlier.Krasinski and Rudolph have great chemistry, and I like the fact that the jokes are not based off gender differences, often used in romance comedies. The jokes are focused more on their or other characters' craziness or silliness. Either that, or the realistic funny situations they get themselves into. This movie is fantastic, and will leave you with a smile, perhaps even with a few tears. A must watch if you are expecting a child, or questioning parenting styles!