SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD ..3.0***

 

   An interesting premise for a movie. What if the world is to end in 3 weeks when a 70 mile wide asteroid collides w the earth. What would U do ... What would others do ... What would happen to law & order ??

 

   Initially  the movie focuses on one man , Steve Carell, who is alone. His wife left him early on when news of the forth coming disaster first broke  The story focuses on him to see how he copes or not….. he's the one "seeking a  friend for the end of the world" He's about as laid back & in control as U could find ... a very different look & persona for Carell who is often way over the top.

 

By accident he is throw in with Keira  Knightly who lives  is in the same  apartment building & is  just breaking up with an annoying clinging boyfriend. Carell and Knightly unexpectedly (a scary  riot erupts in their neighborhood) have to flee together  in her car in what becomes a road trip where each hopes to find their end of the world someone. What ensues is rather fascinating... A road trip where surprises are plentiful & discovery is meaningful.

 

It sounds like a familiar journey from another movie? Well, "Seeking A Friend For The End of the World" takes you in one direction you think you're going, and then often makes a sharp turn when you least expect it. The movie is also funnier than the premise suggest and has some startling moments I never saw coming nor expected, and keeps you watching for many reasons.

 

There are other things you wonder while watching this movie. Most notably, is the world really going to end? Everyone in this movie seems to think so. While it's fascinating to see how different characters react to the news, you keep watching because you want to see if it really does. It can't be a dream or a delusion, can it?

 

Clark