This movie reminds me of "American Beauty". Both had the main character as the narrator and had a philosophical/ melodramatic feel. However, the "Master Gardner" (MG) felt short.
Movies should show, and don't need to tell. Show is the fundamental, and tell can enhance the show. MG tells a bit too much, but doesn't show enough.
One key miss: how did Narvel and Maya develop their chemistry? We understand the rationale - both needed a second chance - as they told the audience but didn't show enough, so it felt arbitrary.
How did Narvel become a changed man? The was some evidence but it didn't show enough to be convincing.
But overall, it's still an entertaining movie and I enjoyed watching it.
Movies should show, and don't need to tell. Show is the fundamental, and tell can enhance the show. MG tells a bit too much, but doesn't show enough.
One key miss: how did Narvel and Maya develop their chemistry? We understand the rationale - both needed a second chance - as they told the audience but didn't show enough, so it felt arbitrary.
How did Narvel become a changed man? The was some evidence but it didn't show enough to be convincing.
But overall, it's still an entertaining movie and I enjoyed watching it.