THE PLOT THUS FAR
When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves.
WHAT WE THOUGHT
Sophie and Hamish are in many ways a typical couple. They sometimes speak their own language and when things are going good, they believe they can conquer all. However, hitting a bump means much doubt and and an avalanche of self-defeatist attitudes. The latest bump is the belief that adopting this cat will suck the freedom right out of their daily lives … in fact, they discuss the fact that because of their age, life and dreams are basically over. So, with 30 days til adoption, they seek to live life to the fullest. You know, before it’s all over.
They both quit the jobs that have evidently been the burden keeping them from greater purpose. Jason works from home as an IT Help Desk agent and Sophie is the absolute worst dance instructor for kids in existence. Jason tries to find meaning by selling trees to save the environment. Sophie decides to make Youtube videos – 30 Dances in 30 Days, but with such mounting pressure, ends up under the bed covers before even one video is complete.
The DVD comes with an audio commentary from Miranda July. Plus, you get a featurette about the production and deleted scene. The A/V Quality is pretty strong, but it lacks any real punch-up due to the indie nature of the production. Still, the dialogue is carried throughout the entire soundstage. I’d recommend a rental.
RELEASE DATE: 11/29/2011
