Zack Braff delivers the ultimate ‘Last Kiss’

Where do you see yourself in five years? Have you planned it out that far? Do you see yourself happy or unhappy, rich or poor, married or single? Is there any room in your plan for deviation, spontaneity or fun, or is it so dull that you’re not even sure you like your plan? We’re all told that we should prepare for the future and nearly all of us do, but what happens when you get to your future and there aren’t any more surprises?

That’s the situation that “Scrubs” star Zach Braff finds himself in when his live-in girlfriend Jenna (Jacinda Barrett) of three years becomes pregnant. Thoughts of uncertainty and finalization plague him, not to mention that every relationship around him is under turmoil.

Italian writer Gabriele Muccino creates several reallife instances that every twenty-something person approaching their thirties may very possibly experience.

Emotional scenes with genuine dialogue convince audiences that life can’t be perfectly planned; in fact life lessons are what bring people to that very realization. Mistakes have consequences and so do responsibilities – it is those two variables that assist people with their decisions.

Comedic relief breaks up the heavy situations by exemplifying that as serious as life can be, a little humor never hurt anyone. With too much somberness you’re doomed to crack on a treadmill.

This film is not just for young adults entering mid-life. Parallel story lines between the characters show that relationship problems cross over the generational lines. Specifically with performances by Jenna’s parents (Blythe Danner and Tom Wilkinson) who encounter the same uncertainties after thirty years of marriage. These characters show older audiences that plans are not solid and modifications are essential in any relationship.

Infidelity and incompatibility are the major issues that “The Last Kiss” tackles. Curiosity with a younger woman (Rachel Bilson) fills any unsatisfied interests Braff may have had in his life. It is then that he realizes Jenna is the one. Meanwhile, Casey Afflect’s character contemplates the strength of his dysfunctional marriage.

Reflecting on this amazing film with its impeccable cast has influenced me to reconsider my plan for the future and will assist you in yours. It’s never too late to make alterations or additions, since life sometimes has a funny way of changing it for you.

Bring tissues and equip yourselves with your most charming lines of validation for your significant other, because this film prompts couples to re-evaluate their futures together.

Katrina Savitz

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