Away We Go

The independent film base has really hit the public eye ever since Juno came out in 2007. The majority of them have been very successful, and this most recent one, Away We Go, isn't any different.

There is certainly nothing flashy about this movie starring John Krasinski (familiar for his role of Jim in the office) and Maya Rudolph (famous for her characters on Saturday Night Live). You certainly get the indie film feel right from the beginning shot. The story follows a young couple as they make a decision on where to raise their baby who is a few months away from joining their family. The reason they have to decide where to raise it is because Burt's (Krasinski) parents decide to move to Belgium for two years. After questioning where they are in life, the couple decides to head to a handful of cities to search out the 'perfect' place to raise their kid. For the rest of the movie we follow them on their trip, as they come across Burt's brother and sister, the sister being an attempt at the hippie, save the earth kind of stereotype. Really wasnt that funny to me. They also meet up with Verona's sister and her old boss, who is possibly one of the most annoying and unfunny characters I've seen in a while.

Despite all the craziness around them and all the events changing against their favor, the only thing that stays constant is the relationship between the two leads. These two are genuinely in love, and that's what keeps them together. Things clearly aren't looking bright for them, but as long as they stick by each others' side, they don't care what the future holds for them. Overall, a very solid movie. A little slow and the supporting cast was a little exaggerated, but a must see if you have liked the Juno-style movies of the past.

Rating: 3 out of 4 stars. Playing in select theatres