Down with Love appears to be a typical “chick flick” on the surface. There is a guy and girl, and they’re supposed to get together in the end. However, instead of sticking to the usual formula for a girlie movie, Down with Love takes a few twists and turns, and throws in some satire of the 1960s to boot.
In the film, Renee Zellweger (Barbara Novak) appears opposite Ewan McGregor (Catcher Block ). While both actors put in a stellar performance, Zellweger clearly stands above the rest.
The basic premise is that Barbara Novak has written a book about how women can lead a more satisfying life enjoying non-committal relationships and achieve success in the workplace. After denying her an audience previously, award-winning writer Catcher Block is anxious to score an interview once Novak’s book becomes a success.
The ensuing movie is very light-hearted and funny. The commentary on women in the workplace can hardly be missed and the satire gets a bit ridiculous at moments, but it all adds up to a very clever machination with a few surprise twists and turns.
Down with Love is definitely worth watching, probably as a rental on a date night or on a rainy Saturday.
