In Search Of a Midnight Kiss ~ DVD

This 2007 American film is a funny and bittersweet look at love, sex, and modern romance. On New Year's Eve, Wilson, a twenty-nine-year old guy has just had the worst year of his life. He emigrated to Los Angeles, has no date, no concrete plans and every intention of locking the doors and forgetting the last year ever happened. That is until his best friend, Jacob, browbeats him into posting a personal ad on Craig's List. When Vivian, a strong-willed woman hell bent on being with the right guy at the stroke of midnight responds, a chaotic, sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching journey through the black and white streets of L.A. begins. In the waning hours of the year, emotional vulnerability and bitterly honest humor seem to be waiting around every corner. Special Features Directors commentary Cast and crew interviews Deleted scenes Awards Florida Film Festival 2008 – Won Grand Jury Award for Best Film Independent Spirit Awards 2009 – Won John Cassavetes Award National Board of Review USA 2008 – Won Top Independent Films Reviews “Wonderfully romantic and romantically bittersweet. It's not about forever; it's about now.” Reelviews “We increasingly admire the quality of the acting: Both actors take their characters through a difficult series of changes, without ever seeming to try, or be aware of it.” Roger Ebert “Performances are aptly quirky and ingratiating, Holdridge's se­riocomic balance nicely judged. But the most outstanding element in an accomplished low-budget package is Robert Murphy's lensing, which recalls "Manhattan” in its B&W celebration of a cityscape." Variety “Lovingly photographed in a monochrome that recalls Woody Allen’s Manhattan, this is a slickly scripted rom-com.” Empire “The film also doesn't try to wrap things up nice and neat. That's not how life is and that's not how this film goes. But for those who can handle the truth, they should be prepared for a very moving experience. And Freddy Krueger references.” Film Threat “Smart dialogue, an impeccably crafted story, and eye-catching LA locations make this low-budget feature by Alex Holdridge the most worthwhile date movie I've seen in some time.” Chicago Reader