At least you tried.  

And if you're going to hate a movie, then you might as well go the full fledged Dreamscale hate.  I applaud you!

Curt

Have not seen the movie, but did recently read the script. This shows that a story can be filled with absolutely ridiculous contrivances, but still be enjoyable if we buy into the characters.

There are many small contrivances, such as the ever present cop and the silly fight scene at the football game. But that third act with the crazy bet that drives the whole drama of the conclusion is so contrived it sucks the oxygen out of the tent.

But...the unique romance is deftly done, as is Pat's struggle to overcome mental illness enough to enjoy a fruitful life. It's a light hearted movie that has just enough of that...heart.

Kevin

Only seen the film and totally agree on the final bet. Why? How? I didnt get it. Amongst other reasons they agree a score they have to achieve with no reference whatsoever to anything that's gone on before, so how do we know its acheievable. Surely that was an was fix.

But I suppose when a lot is going for a script you let things pass

I also think, Bill, that with comedy audiences expect more contrivance. Not that Silver is really funny. More light hearted drama, but it's enough light hearted that people look past the obvious plot contrivances.

Unless you're an amateur! Then everything better be 100% organic and believable! lol

Quoted from KevinLenihan ...but it's enough light hearted that people look past the obvious plot contrivances.

The parts I was bale to get through sure didn't sem light hearted at all. Everyone was screaming at each other and I saw very little that was even remotely funny.

I didn't see the movie, just read the script. It seemed like that could be made light hearted, but maybe they didn't. If there is not comedy, then I don't know how this script is so well though of, because that contrived bet is hard to get past.