In A World...

This movie has almost everything I like.  It's about the world of movies.  It's funny.  It's a really sweet romance.  It represents a strong female voice.  All it needs are dinosaurs and it'd be perfect.

In A World... is about voice-over actors.  These are the men who provide the soothing baritones that sell us products and entice us to watch movies.  One of these men has a daughter, Carol, who is looking to break into the business too.  Sexism, family troubles, and relationships will all get in the way of Carol securing her place in the world of voice-over.

This film marks the directorial debut of Lake Bell (who wrote it and is the star).  She has crafted a marvelous little movie.  How often do we get to see a feminist comedy?  And In A World... is definitely feminist.  Somehow, Bell manages to make this an explicit element of the film without ever resorting to preaching.

There's not a single false note struck in the movie.  As I've said before, I just want sincerity from my movies especially the romances.  In A World... is brimming with that sincerity.  Is it cliché at times?  Sure, it is.  It's a rom-com.  But the film always earns its emotional beats.  There's also plenty of moments where the conventions of the romantic comedy are subverted in completely dorky and relatable ways. 

I loved this movie.  In A World... would make a killer date movie.  Fellas, listen closely.  Rent this movie and watch with your lady (single people are encouraged to watch it too).  When it's over, light some candles and cook up sandwich bar.  Trust me.

8 out of 10