BROKEN ENGLISH

RYAN: Let’s talk “Broken English” starring Parker Posey, whom I adore.

CAROLINE: You and me both, honey. I’d like to give a shout-out to my friend Jessica who encouraged me strongly to see this film, and I’m so glad I did.

RYAN: Anyone who’s single and has had their heart broken can relate to this movie.

CAROLINE: Or even just anyone who’s been on a bad date.

RYAN: Thus you and I were vastly entertained by it.

CAROLINE: The title basically could have been “Broken English: The Story of My Life” – minus the pill-popping and the really hot French guy. It’s a very relatable film for anyone in their 20s or 30s who’s wookin’ pa nub. It’s directed by Zoe Cassavetes, who is Hollywood royalty. Sometimes it annoys me when celebrity offspring all of a sudden start directing films, but I must say, she did an excellent job with this one.

RYAN: Zoe’s mom, Gena Rowlands, is in the movie playing Parker Posey’s mom.

CAROLINE: It’s also got a smattering of other actors you’ll recognize, such as Peter Bogdanovich and Justin Theroux.

RYAN: The guys in it are all very cute.

CAROLINE: They did a great job casting the guys she dates in the movie. None of them were too over-the-top good-looking, but all were very handsome.

RYAN: It sort of felt like an indie film version of “Sex and the City” to me, because it takes place in New York City and it’s about being single and dating. Parker Posey gives one of her best performances ever. She has a tendency to be mildly campy in some of the blockbusters she does like “Superman Returns,” but in this movie, she’s very natural and understated.

CAROLINE: It’s a very raw, realistic portrayal of what it’s like to be single and in your 30s. It’s a very relatable performance and I loved her for it. And the French guy she hooks up with is so hot that I almost didn’t know what to do with myself.

RYAN: I’ll give you a couple pointers.

CAROLINE: Drea de Matteo also appears in the movie as Parker’s BFF, and it was great to see her acting without her “Sopranos” accent.

RYAN: She needs to lay off the Botox. She looks like something ain’t right. Her brows are just too arched, and she’s starting to resemble Portia de Rossi’s busted half-sister. Bottom line?

CAROLINE: I loved this movie. Anyone who has a little Francophile in them will enjoy it, as will anyone who loves Parker Posey as much as we do. I was really impressed by how real looking the film is. There are lots of streets scenes and café scenes, and just scenes in Parker’s little apartment that are very realistic.

RYAN: The set design is very nice. I really liked Parker’s sheets and pillows, and all her outfits are very cute. It’s not a must-see in the theater if you want to save the $11, but it’s definitely worth seeing.

CAROLINE: It’ll be, like, the best rental of your life. My only complaint is that the end is a total rip-off of “Before Sunset.” But I adored that movie too, so I’ll let it slide.