When compared to other romantic comedies, _If Lucy Fell_ is more than a little dark. (Of course, I can't imagine a film based on a suicide pact that wouldn't be dark.) Despite this somewhat risky departure from genre rules and the sometimes overbearing Parker, the film remains fun and true to the spirit of romance. I especially liked the fact that it does reflect a little more of the reality surrounding single people and their relationships than we typically see in the movies. This seems to be one of the main thematic points of the film and is well reinforced visually with a grey urban atmosphere, which paradoxically breeds numerous romantic encounters.
There are a few rough points in this film which need to be overlooked. The scenes involving Elle MacPherson don't jive with the rest of the film as well as they should and feel kind of detached. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker seems to be very fond of using this movie (and any other she happens to appear in) to show us just how cute she is. If you're willing to get over those (and you should be) and this definitely worth a viewing.
There are a few rough points in this film which need to be overlooked. The scenes involving Elle MacPherson don't jive with the rest of the film as well as they should and feel kind of detached. Also, Sarah Jessica Parker seems to be very fond of using this movie (and any other she happens to appear in) to show us just how cute she is. If you're willing to get over those (and you should be) and this definitely worth a viewing.