Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

I must admit, not too many romantic comedies catch my eye, but Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist pulled me in. Starring the increasingly popular and consistently awkward Michael Cera and equally as awkward much less known Kat Dennings, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is a tale of two teenagers trying to avoid ex's, find Norah's missing drunk friend, the hilarious, scene-stealing Caroline, and finding their favorite band, Where's Fluffy. An all night adventure ensues as they search around New York City, learning more about each other and themselves, and meeting some interesting people along the way. Possibly some of the funniest lines in the film belong to Nick's gay bandmates, discussing what their band name shall be, etc. There are many cute moments in this movie, but I will refrain from mentioning them as not to spoil them. One thing that i can mention is the great soundtrack. Filled with some great indie rock tunes, it captures the moments and tone of the city well. I highly recommend checking it out.

One thing that does worry me, not about this movie, but in general, is the type-casting the lead actors have already begun to inherit. Michael Cera, while solid, is still the same shy, awkward kid we grew to love in Superbad, Juno, and even his cancelled show, Arrested Development. I would really like to see him branch out and try a different acting method. It works well here, but it may get repetitive in the future. The same goes for Kat Dennings, though solid, she has the same character she has played before. There's nothing wrong with it, just something for her to consider in the future.


All in all, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist is a solid movie that I believe most people will enjoy. As always if you have any questions or comments you can email me at atn5022@psu.edu or leave a comment on my review. Check back in a few days for my review on How to Lose Friends and Alienate People starring Simon Pegg and Kirsten Dundst.

My rating for Nick and Norah: B+