By Sarah O’Brien

Valentine’s Day director Garry Marshall makes his comeback with the new film New Year’s Eve. With the same general idea, this movie brings a big-name cast together for intertwined stories that all happen on one night in New York City, New Year’s Eve. With actors such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Ashton Kutcher, this film draws in a wide audience. Similar to Valentine’s Day, New Year’s Eve is a feel-good movie with many plots to follow. A romantic comedy, this movie follows the relationships of young and old, married and dating couples. Though New Year’s Eve is supposed to be a cute, feel-good movie, it may be a little confusing and many of the characters may end up lost in the shuffle. If you are not one to love romantic comedies, then you would not have the patience to enjoy this light movie. But if you are like myself, and have the patience to follow a rushed but simple plot, your ten dollars will not be wasted. It is the perfect movie to see with your girls, your boyfriend or girlfriend, your mom, or your sister. There are many different kinds of relationships and honestly something for everyone. Whether you like true love or funny moments, this movie presents a good time. It is the perfect blend of romance and comedy.

In my opinion, I think that this movie tops Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day seems almost like a practice run, trying out a new concept of multiple intertwined plot lines. Personally, I feel that it is better throughout. Each little plot has its own unique stories. Though there are relatively similar ideas for relationships, the way they are portrayed is different. In this film there is a married couple, a young teenage couple, a “love at first sight” couple, an older couple, and even the “getting back together couple.” In most romantic comedies there is only one story line to follow but in New Year’s Eve, you are given the opportunity to follow many story lines and have more of a chance of relating to one of the couples. New Year’s Eve is a classic, feel-good movie that certainly brings out the laughter. It also may bring out that little girl wish of finding that perfect guy. I recommend this movie to all who are willing to take a ride with some citizens of New York City on New Year’s Eve.