East Carolinian

Issue date: 10/9/08 Section: Features

Media Credit: MCT

Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

Synopsis
Nick (Michael Cera) is a straight teenage bass player for the queercore band (proclaimed homosexuals who play hardcore music), The Jerkoffs. Nick has recently experienced heartbreak at the hands of ex-girlfriend Tris, (Alexis Dziena) a snotty girl with an attitude problem who decides to show up to one of their shows. Not only does she attend the concert against Nick's wishes, she brings her new boy toy with her. Enter Tris' frenemy Nora: in an attempt to hide that she came without a date, she asks Nick to be her five-minute boyfriend. Little does she know that Nick was Tris' ex, and inevitably, drama ensues. Nick, Norah and the members of The Jerkoffs set out after the show to find the band "Fluffy;" this is where we follow them on their journey to find the band, and in the process, find love.

The Good
This is an instant classic in my book, ranking up there with High Fidelity and Say Anything. What the world needed was a musically-themed movie that Disney didn't produce and didn't include Zac Efron. The movie is sure to please those with distinguished musical taste. Soundtracks consisting of artists like Vampire Weekend and Band of Horses are an added plus.

The Bad
There are a few differences between the book and the movie but the movie stayed close. Casting for the movie was well done except for Tris. Dziena did a good job of being annoying but not what you would expect after reading the book.

The Ugly
Cera plays the lovable emo nerd who ends up getting the girl again. Although he is perfect for the part, it makes me wonder if he can branch out to other roles. His characters in Superbad , Juno and Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist are one in the same.

Verdict
A must see for all music lovers and people in the scene.

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