It seems the negative reviewers here want a romantic comedy or something that is lively. The Romantics is a good ensemble acting piece and taken in that vein is actually involving and convincing.
The tale of friends who have known and had relationships which each other since Ivy League days won't be everyone's cup of tea - it's very New England in all respects - but it is a well made and well thought through social comedy that shows its theatrical roots and is in no way bad viewing.
Katie Holmes in particular shows some good acting chops and we enjoyed her performance a lot - which we hadn't expected to.
All in all, The Romantics is a good set piece with a indie feel to it that should appeal to those who like well-crafted relationship dramas.
The tale of friends who have known and had relationships which each other since Ivy League days won't be everyone's cup of tea - it's very New England in all respects - but it is a well made and well thought through social comedy that shows its theatrical roots and is in no way bad viewing.
Katie Holmes in particular shows some good acting chops and we enjoyed her performance a lot - which we hadn't expected to.
All in all, The Romantics is a good set piece with a indie feel to it that should appeal to those who like well-crafted relationship dramas.