Somebody Up There Likes Me

About This Movie

So, 'Somebody Up There Likes Me'—it’s kind of this quirky exploration of life's ups and downs, over the span of thirty-five years. Max, Sal, and Lyla navigate through various life events that feel both trivial and monumental, like weddings and hospitals. The tone is dry, and there's this unique blend of comedy and romance, which makes it stand out a bit from typical rom-com fare. The pacing can feel a little languid at times, but that's part of its charm; it mirrors the slow march of time. The performances are understated, with a deadpan delivery that really sells the absurdity of their situations. The film captures a certain wistfulness about life and love, the awkwardness of relationships—definitely not your run-of-the-mill romance.

Quirky take on relationshipsDry humor and romance blendCaptures the passage of time well