Pretend We're Kissing (2014)

People are voting emotionally.

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

What begins as a feel-good-human-interest story turns into a mystery, then a tragedy, and ultimately an outrage.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Exceptionally realistic dialogue and acting. The main female lead is wonderful, sweet and authentic. The male lead has an awkward way with women, is too nice with another attractive young woman who uses him to crash in his apartment. He makes a modest living by pasting posters for bands he designs himself.The second scene of love making is so real, it may make you feel quite uncomfortable.The protagonist does some voice overs that are well crafted.The final scene ends in an upbeat manner as he engages with the young Asian women at the grocery store he usually shops in.

This film was a must-see for me as soon as I watched the trailer on my list of recently released films on my cable network's on-demand feature. I was not disappointed! The scenes flow well. The costumes suit the surroundings. The dialogue fits the scenes. The acting was flawless. The cinematography was on point. There's a subdued melody unsung but felt by the web created by the interactions of Benny. The female lead had on- screen composure that surpasses what I have seen in theatres recently and not to say she was holding back...it matched the actions of her character well. The set design was so realistic you would think you were actually there in contrast to what Hollywood does with the whole imagery that the character affords an apartment with the latest and greatest furnishings from Crate and Barrel.

At first blush, this Canadian Indie movie may seem like the narrative that runs parallel to romantic comedies, the piece that we never see, like Lion King 1 1/2. That is, the awkward dance we play, whether in our heads, or with each other, about courtship. PWK is, in one respect, about that. And had it only been about that, it would have been very satisfying. But whether on purpose or not, it also is about how to be when you're aware that trying to get someone to like you can turn you into a blundering fool, and unfortunately, maybe make you appear to be something of a narcissist, or worse, just a douche. If you're too busy trying to impress someone, either by over-thinking, under-thinking, or just pretending something you're not, it can end disastrously. Some people never learn this lesson, and PWK is a solid exploration of that. The question for the viewer is, then, are you OK with squirming in your seat knowing that either a) you're that guy, or b) you're so glad you're not that guy and watching someone be that guy is, well, disconcerting bordering on eye-roll. For me, personally, it was a good reminder how not to be. Awkward's fine, and as this movie presents it, awkward in its less critical moments can be charming. Our foibles are our most revealing traits -- I love you most when you're not trying at all. But when we become self aware, and trip over our foibles in an effort to impress, we lose our intended's respect and attention, because we just look like ass-clowns. It's a good lesson, and well-taught here.

Just a few lines to say this is a very fresh and entertaining film! The acting is so natural that more than one will identify themselves with any of the characters (specially the main guy in it!) and the situations... The film also has some very beautiful shots of Toronto's skyline... It is an easy comedy but, if you look into it, it has a lot of truth in it....I loved the creator's fresh approach to the subject he developed and the cast is good at sending the message. You never know if true love is waiting for you just around the corner... You just have to really keep your eyes open !