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Comet is about the on again, off again relationship between Kimberly (Emmy Rossum) and Dell (Justin Long), the two most fit yet incompatible people ever. Kimberly and Dell’s romance is one that seems to last forever as it's portrayed to be in parallel universes. Almost having his life ended by a car collision, Kimberly saves Dell’s life and thus starts their relationship the night a meteor shower brings them together.
Having watching Comet greatly reminded me of 500 Days of Summer minus the manic pixie dream girl and nostalgic music of The Smiths and The Cure playing. 500 Days of Summer and Comet both have the same similarities of debuting a memorable relationship that (spoiler alert) doesn’t succeed, showcasing monumental flashbacks, undeniable chemistry, and a final goodbye providing little closure to the person who needs it most.
Comet’s cinematography has dreamy and colorful tones that are romantic and depressing all at the same time, with its disruptive and flickering transitions from one point in time to another; it does well support its parallel universe like narrative making it all the more exciting to watch.
Comet is bittersweet and wistful, having you question what other versions of yourself have met someone that’s led them to the same unkind faith life always seems to bring us. If parallel universes exist, where’s the one with happy endings? As you'll see towards the end of this film, Dell feels similar to the unfair world we live.
Having watching Comet greatly reminded me of 500 Days of Summer minus the manic pixie dream girl and nostalgic music of The Smiths and The Cure playing. 500 Days of Summer and Comet both have the same similarities of debuting a memorable relationship that (spoiler alert) doesn’t succeed, showcasing monumental flashbacks, undeniable chemistry, and a final goodbye providing little closure to the person who needs it most.
Comet’s cinematography has dreamy and colorful tones that are romantic and depressing all at the same time, with its disruptive and flickering transitions from one point in time to another; it does well support its parallel universe like narrative making it all the more exciting to watch.
Comet is bittersweet and wistful, having you question what other versions of yourself have met someone that’s led them to the same unkind faith life always seems to bring us. If parallel universes exist, where’s the one with happy endings? As you'll see towards the end of this film, Dell feels similar to the unfair world we live.
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