Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist [Movie Review]

"High school student Nick O'Leary, member of the Queercore band The Jerk Offs, meets college-bound Norah Silverberg and she asks him to be her boyfriend for five minutes."

While Michael Cera's new film, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist lacks over-the-top lingo like "honest to blog," it does consciously try to infuse as many hipster musical references as possible. But what saves this movie from turning too far into the realm of teenage cliches are the numerous wildcard plot elements delivered from the supporting cast like Nick's all gay band, and Norah's shitfaced friend Caroline.

Nick and Norah may not have the Oscar buzz of Juno, or the crudeness of Superbad, but it does manage to develop a charming little teenage-love-story between Michael Cera and Kat Dennings characters, Nick and Norah.

The plot is a little thin, and the last half of the movie seems a little rushed, but it still manages to come off more witty and endearing than sloppy.

This probably isn't the kind of movie you would want to drag your highbrow film-buff friend to, but for a feel-good movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, Nick and Norah is the ticket.
*B-