'Remember Sunday'; Simple, Sweet with a touch of Sadness!

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So, to my knowledge 'Remember Sunday' isn't a greatly well-known film, which is a shame, but I believe if my memory serves me correctly then it is a TV film, several of which often end up overlooked and disregarded as 'real' movies or in the same league as those made for the silver screen. Okay it's not a breakthrough in any technical way, and it doesn't leave a huge mark on cinematic history, but the film is still an absolute gem! People categorise it as a Rom-Com and I suppose in some ways that's true but it's not an OVERLY comical film, there's comic relief but not constant comedy that I would associate with a Rom-Com. It's not a bad thing at all, no no! I'm not a right miserable git that loves depressing films; I love the fact that I can't really pin point this film to a genre other than to generalise it as 'Romance' and even then it's not too typical. 

What makes it different from a 'typical romance?':

1. No sex. "Whaaaa? No sex? It's a romance and there's no sex what-so-ever? Well then what do they do through the whole film, talk? or actually build their relationship? IMPOSSIBLE!" yeah it seems quite crazy that such films actually exist, but it's one of those small things that makes this film better and a little less typical. There's something appealing about watching a film and knowing you can watch it with ANYONE and not feel excessively awkward during the sex scenes. Yes folks, it's a family friendly one! 
2. Real chemistry. This ones a little nitpicky I guess but during my time of being a romance film/book freak I often find what can get in the way of the film being complete are the actors connection. When I say nitpicky I mean REALLY nitpicky! Granted the majority of films have a real believable and convincing love story, with great actors/actresses making us think they're actually together but there comes a time when we see a film like Remember Sunday and we go "Now THAT is chemistry". I can't really explain it in any other words but to say that other relationships in films often seem hollywoodified (sorry for the terrible word) and fit for cinematic purpose rather than making it a little more ... normal? Zachary Levi and Alexis Bledel look good together, sound good together and their on-screen connection is just beautiful to watch. Their acting is so solid and honestly the casting is perfect, they both retain the attractiveness that often sells a film but at the same time they're both a little different. Alexis especially has this certain thing about her I guess, she's beautiful but with an essence of reality, again most film-girls are hollywoodified but everything about Alexis' beauty seems natural and not so 'man-made' as others which I love!
3. Concept. Now I'm not gonna lie and say the concept doesn't have any loopholes or possible inconsistencies, I'm also not gonna say that it does because it's all scientific and I only just passed science in school so forget that! But the concept is in a interesting one, it's one that allows us to feel compassion and sympathy for our protagonist and we understand that every day is confusing and tricky, so when he meets this girl and does everything to remember her (Despite the difficulties) it makes it all more amazing to watch. 

It's just sweet, okay? Oh and the ending isn't perfect and happy...well I suppose its happy but its sad aswell, doesn't really make sense writing that but I promise if you watch it (its on Netflix) you'll understand and agree with me! It's one that should make even the manliest of men feel a little beat in those stone hearts that they so eagerly protest they have! And this slight self-confessed not-all-that-manly man here still recommends it to anyone, it's quite a daytime film aswell, chilled, if that makes sense!