My One and Only (2009)

The poster and the presence of Reneé Zellweger in the leading role might suggest My One and Only is a romantic comedy, and even though it has some characteristics from that genre, the truth is that it is in fact something different...but not necessarily good.To start with, I was surprised when I found out that the film is a semi-biography of actor George Hamilton...or better said, of his mother Anne, whose search of love made her to undertake a trip around the United States in the early 50's.However, despite the competent performances, I did not like this movie, mainly because I did not find that story to be interesting.The story from My One and Only is so light that I never cared about the characters and their search of love and economical support.The obsessive fans of Hamilton's might find this story about his teenage life, which explains the big attachment he had with his mother, interesting.But as a casual spectator, I did not find this movie satisfactory as a family drama nor as a "road movie".Nevertheless, I have to admit I liked the performances from Zellweger in a character which reminded me of the one she interpreted in Appaloosa; from Logan Lerman, who is much better in here than he was in the atrocious Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief; from Mark Rendall as the step brother of Lerman's character; and from the underrated character actors Chris Noth and David Koechner.However, even though the performances are good, they are not enough for rescuing My One and Only from its emotional apathy and narrative inertia.In conclusion, I cannot recommend My One and Only, because despite its good intentions and solid performances, it frankly bored me pretty much.I think that this movie needed more influence from Hollywood and less from the real life.I am not against the realism, but there are occasions in which it is necessary to sacrifice it in order to make an entertaining film experience.

It is New York in the spring of 1953. Renée Zellweger as Anne Deveraux comes home to find her husband in his underwear and a young tart in the bed. She huffs off, pulls her two sons out of school, and leaves town. And thus begins the fateful summer that is this story.Kevin Bacon is her philandering husband, Dan Devereaux, musician and band director, the type of band that plays in clubs in the 1950s, with a cute young female singer at the front. Dan is a boy inside that looks like a grown man.One of the sons is Logan Lerman as George Devereaux. In a sense he is the narrator of the story. As he tells the audience, it all begins when he shows up at a Cadillac dealership with a wad of money to buy a car. The salesmen are flabbergasted, but it all makes sense when his mother shows up. They needed a new car to leave town.Anne is one of those elegant 1950s women who doesn't think she should work, and therefore her road trip becomes one to find a suitable husband, one who can support her. The summer is filled with surprises, and that is what makes this movie so interesting, we never quite know what the next surprise is.Really good, interesting movie, one of the better ones I have seen lately.SPOILERS: Anne and the two sons end up in Los Angeles and, to make ends meet become extras in movie production. The "other" son gets a chance at acting but when George returns from his father's funeral, begins to show his brother how to read the lines in a more believable manner. He is noticed, and he gets the part, while the brother gets into costume design, what he really wants to do anyway. And, George decides to use his father's real last name, Hamilton. This is based on the real George Hamilton.

This film is about a woman who leaves her unfaithful husband and goes around the country to find another husband."My One and Only" may be a plain story but it is surprisingly engaging. The story is told very well, that it draws me and makes me feel a part of the family. The misfortunes that are bestowed upon Anne Deveraux is sad but mysteriously have a light hearted tone to it. Her determination to search for a new life is inspiring, I admire her courage and her drive to break out of her comfort zone. The two sons are acted well; George successfully radiates a confident and mature feel while Robbie shines as an effeminate individual that makes me smile in several scenes. I enjoyed watching "My One and Only", as it provides an engaging and touching reflection of family and romantic relationships.

In the Genre it clearly says: Comedy, with all the letters. This is not a comedy. If this is a comedy, then i'm a skyscraper! This is a drama, a decent one, but i was going for a Comedy not a drama... I think that is bad for the producers or whoever is in charge to call this a comedy when in fact, is very far from that. As for the film itself, i kinda liked it. It tells a life story of a strong women and her growing children, as she tries to ensure their future as she separates from her cheating husband. In the way, they go through many trials which they try to overcome, as they grow stronger and more united as family. And i'm sorry to keep saying this, but not once during the film i laughed, cause it's NOT a COMEDY, which annoys me...