Waitress

(9/10)

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFULLLLLL!

Yes, finally an excellent movie in time for summer when almost everything coming out is made just to steal your cash- give your money to this little gem! This movie has the potential to be a pretty big hit if the word of mouth starts to begin.

Keri Russell plays Jenna, a sweet, tough but completely vulnerable young waitress who makes pies to soothe her soul when nothing else in her life is going her way. She has been saving up money to plan her escape since she can't stand being married to her awful, abusive husband Earl(Jeremy Sisto). At the diner she works at, her two close friends- Becky and Dawn (Played by Cheryl Hines and the late Adrienne Shelly who also directed the film) keep her spirits up during the day before she must return to the life at home she doesn't want. When an unexpected pregnancy comes her way, her dreams are shattered, but could a grouchy old man, her doctor and a little bit of hope give her the courage to make a fresh start?

Nearly flawless and never forceful in all its comedic aspects- this movie is funny and I was laughing from start to finish. The colors and simplicity of the film let you enjoy everyone in the cast. All the parts stand out whether big or small. The witty script is also a heart-tugger and the balance between romance, drama and comedy flow together perfectly like the ingredients of a delicious pie. The movie will have you questioning your own life and what you are content with. Are we happy enough?

Keri Russell gives the best performance of her career to date and still being at a young age of thirty- I'm sure it is finally her time to get some great roles and shine. This is oscar worthy stuff. Also Doctor Pomatter played by Nathan Fillion is exceptional. The chemistry between him and Keri is perfectly awkward and suitable to their relationship. Veteran Actor Andy Griffith also shines in his role of Old Joe, the owner of the diner who lives to pick on Jenna.

This movie could brighten anyones day and I can't wait for it to spread around the country because it will bring laughs and tears to all those watching. I loved this movie and applaud it for not taking the easy way out when time came to conclude our story.

**Adrienne Shelly, director and co-star of Waitress was tragically killed back in November of 2006 just after the film finished wrapping, it's just an awful story and at first its eerie to see her on screen but thats the world of this movie, we are able to see how talented she really was and what future in film she could of had. **