Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

If you liked the book, you will like the movie even though it takes on a slightly different storyline. In the book, it's Nick who grabs Norah to be his girlfriend "for five minutes" so his ex-girlfriend, Tris, won't think he's alone. In the movie, it's Norah who grabs Nick in order to avoid her frenemy, Tris, who happens to also be Nick's ex-girlfriend.

The movie is still good, even if it's not totally loyal to the book. Nick and Norah still spend the night running around Manhattan going to clubs. In the movie, they are looking for an elusive band who is playing a secret show at some club. Oh, and they lost their friend somewhere so they have to find her too. Both Nick and Norah are on the rebound after having their hearts broken. Will they have a chance together?

Also like the book, there are several references to various bands that music geeks will love. The soundtrack is also great. Another great thing about the movie is that, unlike other "teen" movies, it has a PG-13 rating so you won't have to rely on your parents to get you in.

Directed by Peter Sollet; Starring Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Alexis Dziena, and Ari Graynor

Movie; 13+; Sony Pictures, 2008

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