This is the kind of film I adore. A tale of human experience, in this case relationships. Real relationships, not fairytales. Told by a list-making, fourth-wall breaking, cynical, flawed, and relatable John Cusack. What is there not for me to love?

Okay, so I didn't give it 5 stars. I thought it was great, but not excellent. I enjoyed Rob's story and his character progression but nothing astounded me about the film. I definitely think it's one I'll revisit though, especially to look further into it as a study of relationships and what they mean to us as well as what they tell us about ourselves e.g. Laura really didn't seem that great (something different from the in-your-face MPDG) so what made him fight so hard for her?

John Cusack seemed like a great choice for the part and it was nice to see his sister Joan make an appearance, too.