It's Not You, It's Me (2013)

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Serial commitment-phobe, Dave, is reeling from his decision to break up with his near perfect, now ex-girlfriend. As he tries to forget her, his battling inner voices come to life and cloud his mind with conflicting desires. Meanwhile, Carrie's own disjointed inner voices push her to move on with someone less complicated. Sensing time is short, Dave embarks on a sincere and sometimes fumbled personal journey to conquer his fear of commitment.

Movie Summary

The 2013 movie "It's Not You, It's Me" is a distinct and interesting expedition of the complex characteristics in contemporary relationships. Directed by Nathan Ives, the motion picture focuses on the main character Dave (played by Ross McCall), a 30-something years of age man who has difficulty committing totally to relationships, despite satisfying a lady he believes he genuinely loves, called Carrie (believably played by Joelle Carter).

Plot

The movie opens with Dave sensation stressed and caught about his relationship with Carrie. Though they genuinely like each other, Dave feels hesitant to make a major commitment. As a self-defense system, Dave starts to dwell on the small defects and distinctions between him and Carrie. He lets himself become overwhelmed by these irrelevant considerations which, in his mind, become paramount, resulting in the degeneration of their relationship.

Dave's zany and outrageous inner characters that embody his feelings come to life in the type of eccentric characters within his mind. These figures represent his dedication fears, youth memories, sexual hunger to name a few aspects, all cohabiting in Dave's inner world, leading him to the choice to break up with Carrie.

Dispute

Matters reach a boiling point and Dave and Carrie's idyllic relationship is derailed when he impulsively ends things, saying the dreaded phrase the motion picture title suggests-- "It's not you, it's me". However, Carrie, shocked and sad, does not accept this vague explanation and prompts Dave to be honest about why he wants to end their relationship.

Resolution
The situation forces Dave on a journey of self-reflection and introspection as he looks for to comprehend the roots of his commitment problems. His background, experiences and even family all play a role in forming his fear which he needs to face and defeat.

As a sensational twist happens and Dave's world is turned upside down, he understands his love for Carrie and acknowledges that his fears shouldn't have interfered. He now needs to repair things with Carrie, make her comprehend why he had actually acted so impulsively, and hope that she takes him back.

Conclusion

"It's Not You, It's Me" can be seen as a romantic comedy about fear of commitment, and the battle numerous face when it comes to settling. However underneath the humor and eccentric characters, the movie dives into deep mental concerns, character advancement, and the complexities of human relationships. It effectively talks to viewers about facing their own personal fears, the power of love conquering self-doubt, and the significance of honesty, not just with others, but with oneself too. It leaves audiences thinking about the effect of their own inner guides and fears on their relationships and life choices.

While the film was not a box office hit, it did garner positive evaluations for its unique approach to taking on relationships and the inner chaos that many face when it concerns like and dedication. The efficiencies of Ross McCall and Joelle Carter were especially appreciated for their different portrayals of genuine individuals grappling with prevalent, yet under-discussed problems.

Top Cast

  • Ross McCall (small)
    Ross McCall
    Dave
  • Joelle Carter (small)
    Joelle Carter
    Carrie
  • Vivica A. Fox (small)
    Vivica A. Fox
    Gina
  • Erick Avari (small)
    Erick Avari
    Cedrick
  • Beth Littleford (small)
    Beth Littleford
    Sandy
  • Maggie Wheeler (small)
    Maggie Wheeler
    Dr. Clark
  • Daniel Berson
    Lee
  • Jake Elliott (small)
    Jake Elliott
    Billy
  • Ary Katz (small)
    Ary Katz
    Neil
  • Alex Petrovitch
    Andrew
  • Jessica York
    Leslie