This Is Not a Film (2003)

New Yorker Michael Connor attempts to find the woman who left him by making a film about her, hoping that someone (maybe you?) will recognize his ex and convince her to get back together with him. To help the viewer understand who he is and why his girlfriend left, Michael opts to re-enact his failed relationship for the camera. He hires an actress to portray his ex-girlfriend, and during the process of filming she quickly and mercilessly points out all of his mistakes, blunders and inadequacies as a boyfriend. This Is Not a Film is a romantic comedy about making mistakes and recognizing them in the most painful way possible--by making them over and over again. Product Description

A Chick Flick For Men.......................

The story may appeal to women, the true story about a lonely guy looking for the girl he loved (but didn't know it at the time) and lost. But, the approach is completely different than the typical chick flick, men can actually enjoy this one. It's more like a documentary or a "making of" film. The lead actors are perfect for their parts. Nothing "typical" here. I recommend it. July 23, 2008

Straight to the point..

This is one of a handful of romantic comedies I truly love, along with Joe Versus the Volcano, Kate & Leopold, and Love, Actually. Here's one that begins at the end of a relationship, and goes on from there - it's about how we learn, and how hard it is to really understand things the first time around. Highly recommended! December 23, 2007

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