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Every relationship has its good moments and bad, its challenges, its critical moments, and its turning points. Some keep going, some call it quits. And Almost Love takes a look at the good, the bad, and even the ridiculous of relationships in the smart phones and social media era.
Almost Love follows a group of New Yorkers as they struggle to find love and make it last. Adam and Marklin (Scott Evans and Augustus Prew) seem like the perfect couple—the artist and the fashion blogger—but they no longer connect with each other. And Elizabeth (Kate Walsh) has to come to terms with her troubled marriage. Meanwhile, unhappily single girl Cammy (Michelle Buteau) discovers that the man she’s started dating has a secret of his own. And Haley (Zoe Chao) wonders if she has feelings for the boy she’s been tutoring.
As the characters battle through the highs and lows, the romance and the awkwardness of their various relationships, there are plenty of laughs but even more eye-opening moments.
Each of the characters gets some screen time, but, unfortunately, most of their stories are given only minimal development—because the focus here is on Adam and Marklin. In the beginning, they seem like the perfect couple. Artistic and stylish and playful, they seem to be the kind of couple that inspires great love songs. But it doesn’t take long to realize that there’s a disconnect in their relationship. Though they have some sweet moments, they’re also struggling with resentment and a breakdown of communication. Both are dealing with their own issues—issues that eventually push them apart.
For the most part, this film is just honest and real. The stories here—even the silly ones—are relatable. And there’s a pretty good chance that some aspect of the film will hit close to home. Whether gay or straight, single or married, or somewhere in between, there’s a good chance that you’ve faced some of these issues. Because Almost Love tackles some of those universal challenges of being a couple: communicating, understanding each other, working through conflicts and disagreements, and fighting through to the other side.
Though the relationships don’t all feel fully developed, Almost Love still offers a glimpse of the real, honest messiness of today’s relationships. It may not be a heavy-hitting, powerful drama, but it might actually open your eyes to some of the areas in your own relationships that could use some extra work.
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