Or "Midnihgt Talks" as the certificate at the beginning of the movie would have us believe. Maybe that's why I can't find it on imdb, maybe if I used the typo version. Anyway, we've highlighted the production values, let's move on.
Matylda wants a kid without the agro of a relationship. Barttek wants a girlfriend, any girlfriend as his mother states. He's a cook, she's a devout McDonalds customer. She's practical, he's emotional. How will they possibly gel? Ooohhh the contradictions, name the classic rom-com cliches, they'll be here. In order to facilitate her maternal desires she places an ad in a local newspaper, hilarity ensues...kinda.
Advertised as Poland's When Harry Met Sally (1989) (his pseudnym early in the film is Harry) this one's got a long way to go yet. Maciej Zak is trying hard though, especially with it's chosen soundtrack.
It's nice enough and there are a few laughs here and there, and whilst certainly cheerier than any of Wajda's offerings I know which I'd rush out to see.
Next week The Prince Charles completes its Monday night Polish season with The Wedding (2004) (28th, 21:00). I'll be there.
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