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Seeking a Friend for the End of the World2012 | 101 min | R | 2.39:1
“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” is a delicate movie that does a fine job keeping predictability at bay, at least until the ending. A sensitive film about the apocalypse, the picture displays a fine sense of taste and timing, mixing laughs and discomfort with a love story that carries genuine weight. The directorial debut for actress Lorene Scafaria, the feature showcases a helmer with an interest in human emotion, despite a massive extinction level event ready to wipe out the world. With a premise that promises chaos of all shapes and sizes, Scafaria plays the effort with equal parts tenderness and madness. 
With an asteroid headed straight for Earth, the planet has only three weeks left to live, leaving the population in a state of panic, out to cram in as much life as possible before global destruction commences. Left to die alone by his cheating wife, Dodge (Steve Carell), trusts in his routine, only to find the decay of civilization too much to bear. Befriending apartment neighbor Penny (Keira Knightley), Dodge welcomes the free-spirit into what remains of his life, only to seize a sliver of hope when the woman returns a piece of misdelivered mail sent by his first girlfriend, who’s looking to reconnect. Fleeing a rioting city, Penny and Dodge take a road trip from Delaware to New Jersey, greeting strangers and old friends along the way. In the midst of securing transportation, avoiding outside trouble, and dealing with an abandoned dog named Sorry, Dodge and Penny find themselves falling in love, bonding in unexpected ways while the end draws near. “Seeking a Friend” opens with comedy, at least a dark sense of humor that feels natural to such a dire scenario. Watching his wife literally run away from him when doomsday comes, Dodge attempts to maintain his lifestyle, going to an empty workspace as an insurance salesman, while accepting an invitation to a dinner party with pals. Although this friendly gathering devolves into a debauched celebration of taboo experiences, with casual sex offered and heroin passed around, confusing Dodge’s already fatigued headspace, leaving him mummified by the reality of the situation. Scripted by Scafaria (who also wrote the pedestrian “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”), “Seeking a Friend” carries a severe psychological load with comfort, able to approach the end of the world with a faint feel for absurdity, carried out by desperate individuals exploding with desires once the expiration date for Earth has been revealed. 
Introduced as a quirky type with a vinyl obsession, a fondness for weed, and an ability to sleep through anything, Penny initially comes across as trouble for the story, creating a formulaic journey for Dodge as his eyes are opened to the flavors of the world by the touch of a younger woman. Thankfully, Scafaria doesn’t develop the exaggerated personality beyond basic tics, instead deepening the personality to find an unusual match with Dodge, with Penny sharing her fears of missing a family gathering in England, prompting her doomsday pal to search for an airplane that could bring her home. While the script does develop the pair as a romantic couple, the script has more fun with their misadventures, observing the two bond while encountering an agitated driver (William Petersen) and experience a wild visit to a chain restaurant where the entire staff is high on ecstasy. The duo call on past lovers (Derek Luke) and find themselves imprisoned due to an overzealous cop, yet the core chemistry between Penny and Dodge is handled gracefully by the filmmaker, who doesn’t rush the warmth, allowing the connection to develop organically as the episodes pile up. 
Filled with a colorful cast of cameos (including Patton Oswalt, Rob Corddry, Melanie Lynskey, Connie Britton, T.J. Miller, and Martin Sheen), “Seeking a Friend” ultimately depends on the developing interaction between Knightley and Carell, who make a plausible pair of lonely hearts forming a union while focused on separate goals of emotional satisfaction. Carell plays the part low-key, but his melancholy fits the tone of the picture. Knightley is brighter, showing a comedic side that’s rarely permitted life on the screen, providing the film with a refreshing bounce while a sea of regret churns inside Penny, who fears she’ll never see her extended family again. The pair offers kindness and mild irritation when called upon, yet the primary movement of attraction is always appealing, though Scafaria unfortunately pours on the syrup in the end. However, it’s a mild disruption to an otherwise welcome love story and a most unusual apocalyptic comedy. Starring: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Melanie Lynskey, William Petersen, Adam Brody, Martin Sheen Director: Lorene Scafaria » See full cast & crew |
 
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