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Modern Love, is a new Amazon Prime Original that is based off of the extremely popular New York Times Column.
First and foremost, the series is gorgeous, the scenes are breathtaking and the show truly is an ode to New York City. Every episode is poignant yet whimsical, however they also tend to include many cliches.
The first few episodes had me hooked, as a sucker for a good ooey-gooey heart filling romcoms they were everything I could have wished for. The stories are presented in a chicken-soup style, which means It’s perfect for curling up on a rainy day or when you need a little pick-me-up. Sure it may not be the most remarkable thing you’ve ever seen but it’s charming and gives you some hope in humanity. The episodes were roughly 30-minutes long so every one of them passed in somewhat of a blur. Some were definitely better than others.
However the first episode, I felt had a little more to sink your teeth into. In the episode, “When the Doorman Is Your Main Man”, it displays the life of a woman (Cristin Milioti) who’s doorman (Laurentiu Possa) always had a little something to say about the men she brings home. In all, the episode results in a charming non-romantic relationship between the two that is quite pleasant to experience.
“Take Me As I Am, Whoever I am” , starring Anne Hathaway, shows the life of an attorney who grapples with mental illness and living life. It illustrates the struggles in a song and dance fashion, The musical numbers and dances are catchy but they caught me by surprise. Was it nice for a change? Yes. Was it necessary? Probably not. On her dismal days, the scenes are filled with greys and dark lighting which was accompanied by Hathaway’s performance of drama. This episode seemed more like an odd showcase of the actor rather than a portrait of the character.
The final episode, “The Race Grows Sweeter Near Its Final Lap”portrays the relationship of an elderly couple as they find love after their late spouses. It shows the risks of love later in life and without giving too much away, the finale is tender and poignant making it a must-watch.
As mentioned before, the series is perfect for those days that you just want to curl up and feel a little bit romantic. (without the need to be bawling by the end of it) Would I watch it again for pure enjoyment? Of course. Would it be considered one of my all time favorites? Not so much.
Modern Love, is a new Amazon Prime Original that is based off of the extremely popular New York Times Column.
First and foremost, the series is gorgeous, the scenes are breathtaking and the show truly is an ode to New York City. Every episode is poignant yet whimsical, however they also tend to include many cliches.
The first few episodes had me hooked, as a sucker for a good ooey-gooey heart filling romcoms they were everything I could have wished for. The stories are presented in a chicken-soup style, which means It’s perfect for curling up on a rainy day or when you need a little pick-me-up. Sure it may not be the most remarkable thing you’ve ever seen but it’s charming and gives you some hope in humanity. The episodes were roughly 30-minutes long so every one of them passed in somewhat of a blur. Some were definitely better than others.
However the first episode, I felt had a little more to sink your teeth into. In the episode, “When the Doorman Is Your Main Man”, it displays the life of a woman (Cristin Milioti) who’s doorman (Laurentiu Possa) always had a little something to say about the men she brings home. In all, the episode results in a charming non-romantic relationship between the two that is quite pleasant to experience.
“Take Me As I Am, Whoever I am” , starring Anne Hathaway, shows the life of an attorney who grapples with mental illness and living life. It illustrates the struggles in a song and dance fashion, The musical numbers and dances are catchy but they caught me by surprise. Was it nice for a change? Yes. Was it necessary? Probably not. On her dismal days, the scenes are filled with greys and dark lighting which was accompanied by Hathaway’s performance of drama. This episode seemed more like an odd showcase of the actor rather than a portrait of the character.
The final episode, “The Race Grows Sweeter Near Its Final Lap”portrays the relationship of an elderly couple as they find love after their late spouses. It shows the risks of love later in life and without giving too much away, the finale is tender and poignant making it a must-watch.
As mentioned before, the series is perfect for those days that you just want to curl up and feel a little bit romantic. (without the need to be bawling by the end of it) Would I watch it again for pure enjoyment? Of course. Would it be considered one of my all time favorites? Not so much.