Going the Distance
- alythonian
- Se7en

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Re: Going the Distance
saw this in Edinburgh tonight.
it was about 35% full.
I really enjoyed it and preferred it to the Switch.
Drew Barrymore was very good throughout.
Some of it was a bit crude for under 15s but open for all I'd say.
A good evening out and excellent soundtrack!
it was about 35% full.
I really enjoyed it and preferred it to the Switch.
Drew Barrymore was very good throughout.
Some of it was a bit crude for under 15s but open for all I'd say.
A good evening out and excellent soundtrack!
Alythonian
- pcRock
- The Sixth Sense

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Re: Going the Distance
Saw this film today at Islington Vue. We arrived just shortly before the film started, but we still found good seats. I was surprised at how empty the tube carriages were at around 6 pm. I guess everyone decided to leave work really early.
I liked this rom-com much more than the Switch. It is a bit rude, but that doesn't bother me at all, considering that in my town people swear a lot. To a certain extent, the story reminded me of my long distance relationship with my bf, though we did meet more often, at least once a month. I eventually decided to quit my job in Germany and move here.
I was surprised to see that Jim Gaffigan (a stand-up comedian who I saw a few months ago, courtesy of SFF) was in the film too.
I liked this rom-com much more than the Switch. It is a bit rude, but that doesn't bother me at all, considering that in my town people swear a lot. To a certain extent, the story reminded me of my long distance relationship with my bf, though we did meet more often, at least once a month. I eventually decided to quit my job in Germany and move here.
I was surprised to see that Jim Gaffigan (a stand-up comedian who I saw a few months ago, courtesy of SFF) was in the film too.
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hdaniel82
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Re: Going the Distance
I really enjoyed this too! A bit crude in parts, but that didn't bother me at all!! And some great laugh out loud moments; the tanning booth, the "table scene"!! Nice to sit with prettyxcool 
8/10 from me
8/10 from me
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milkchocmonkey
Re: Going the Distance
Saw this last night and I really enjoyed it…had some funny moments and yes could have done with a few less rude bits but overall a great movie…yeah the open door policy scene was hilarious! 7/10
- misseypootle
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Re: Going the Distance
Went to see it at Sheffield Cineworld after turning up last week for it (oops I didnt read the cancellation email- naughty)!! Found it one of the better rom-coms, I am getting a bit tired of the same format films now, but thank goodness for Tamara Drewe which was a breath of fresh air.
There were some really funny moments, but I thought the crudeness and language spoiled it a bit. A lot of it wasn't really needed for it to be a good film. Drewe was ace and played her part well. Open Door policy - hilarious and true ( I am sure most of us have this policy secretly at home) 7/10
There were some really funny moments, but I thought the crudeness and language spoiled it a bit. A lot of it wasn't really needed for it to be a good film. Drewe was ace and played her part well. Open Door policy - hilarious and true ( I am sure most of us have this policy secretly at home) 7/10
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cupboardie
Re: Going the Distance
saw this last night in watford, absolutely blimmin loved it, saw it with my sister, am gonna take my boyfriend next week it was that good!
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gav_sal
Re: Going the Distance
We watched this yesterday in Cambridge - Surprisingly good for what I thought would be a standard chick flick! Definitely better than the Switch which we watched last month...
The cinema was only half full though, lots of empty seats... not the first time either!
The cinema was only half full though, lots of empty seats... not the first time either!
- raj101
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Re: Going the Distance
good romcom, well acted. Drew's warped form a chippy innocent blonde to a gravel toned, intelligent flame.
my only qualm (well not really a qualm, more of an oddity) would be that thirty year olds always seem to be portrayed as very sarcastic buggers, as if thats a sign of experience and wisdom. i dont think it is, its more of a feature of 16 year olds who are trying to sound intelligent.
Man, i never thought i would see Drew start looking old.
must be all those drugs when she was young.
hard to put a mark on a film thats not trying to be anything more than real life fun, but 8/10.
my only qualm (well not really a qualm, more of an oddity) would be that thirty year olds always seem to be portrayed as very sarcastic buggers, as if thats a sign of experience and wisdom. i dont think it is, its more of a feature of 16 year olds who are trying to sound intelligent.
Man, i never thought i would see Drew start looking old.
hard to put a mark on a film thats not trying to be anything more than real life fun, but 8/10.
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kaypatel
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Re: Going the Distance
Saw this last night. Enjoyed it, hilarious in some parts. Good rom-com
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Carro_Chan
Re: Going the Distance
I'm gonna give this film an 8.5 because it isn't a standard rom com and I thought most of the jokes were funny and it had a good storyline. The only thing that could be improved was the chemistry of the two main characters at some points.