I had expected a comedy. My usual fare of choice is dark, dark, thrillers so I figured lighthearted would be novel but the glumness of this poor woman’s life gave me an unexpected emotional investment. Comedy is a constant thread but so are despair and disappointments.

The first half of the movie is a throw-your-head-back laugher with sad undertones but the second half is a tragedy with comedic undertones.

Young Adult is a great date movie or go with pals but if you’re feeling low about life and pining a long lost love, go with somebody, don’t go alone—not now, around the holidays. The ending isn’t tied up with a bow, but you won’t want to kill yourself either.

So go, and tell me what you think.

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