The Freebie (2010)

Simply A Masterpiece

Nice effects though.

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

I have seen this movie twice and liked it both times. It is a subtle movie that feels so real as we all probably have been confronted with these feelings in a long term relationship. It is a succinct little slice of reality...so much so that it really makes you think and perhaps feel a bit uneasy as you transport yourself into their reality. The acting was fantastic and very real. I was impressed by both lead actors. I only wish it lasted longer. I would classify this as a romantic drama, not a comedy. Glad to see Dad Shepard in a dramatic role. I think he shines in this arena. I would like to see more of him as his acting style is natural, which is nice to watch. Nonetheless, I think it is a must see, especially for couples.

With the concept plot of the movie, you already know just exactly what will happen and how the movie will turn out. And right indeed, the movie was just that predictable."The Freebie" is about married couple Annie (played by Katie Aselton) and Darren (played by Dax Shepard) who are toying with the idea of letting each other go out and have a one night stand with whomever they want, without any questions asked. And upon completion of the dirty deed (pardon the pun here), it puts a massive strain on their relationship afterwards.Right, well the storyline was adequate, although so predictable that you knew what happened well before it actually did. And as such, the movie didn't really hold up much enjoyment.What did keep the movie sort of afloat was the chemistry between Katie Aselton and Dax Shepard and their portrayal of the married couple. They actually put on rather good performances, but it just didn't really manage to lit the movie out of the trench into which it had dug itself with a questionable storyline.Now, the movie says comedy and drama, I did, however, fail to find the comedy aspects to this movie. So don't get your hopes up, because this movie will not have you breaking out in cramps from laughing too hard.If you enjoy movies that deal with life as a married couple and the things that can go wrong in a relationship, then there are far better movies out there. "The Freebie" didn't really deliver much in a fashion that makes the movie all that worthwhile to spend about an hour and a half on watching.

This is just such a terrible film. I can't actually remember the last time I had to turn a film off halfway through.The acting is just amateur, characters are two dimensional, and the plot is so slow it barely moves.The camera angles and way its directed are clearly trying to make it more "true to life" but I feel sorry for anyone has a life is that slow and monotone. Its like watching an old man fall asleep in slow motion.Its not smart, its not funny, its not enlightening...its just dull and dragged out.If two people sitting in bed talking really slowly about nothing in particular and nothing actually happening is for you, or if you want a sure way to fall asleep..watch this film.

This movie is advertised as a comedy but it's a drama in all aspects of the word. The way that it was shot reminded me of Eternal Sunshine with a less talented camera operator. A lot of the film looks like its done with a hand-held and there are some choppy edits.. but overall its a worth watching movie.Some reviews on here say that the script is lacking and there is no point to it.. "a waste of time". It's not, it is a short movie that gives you a glimpse into their lives and the decision that they made.The end leaves you questioning and lets you decide for yourself what to believe. Not everybody's cup of tea, but it's worth the 77 minutes..