Vegas baby. Vegas!!!
Sometimes there’s a film… and well… it’s just the film for your time. Everything seems relevant and seems to talk to you, it’s like a eureka / light bulb moment where everything fits into place. For me this film was Swingers.
The story is a simple one. One-man with the help of his friends, trying to get over an ex-girlfriend and resume his life.
The main man is Mikey (John Favreau) who moved from New York to LA escaping memories of his ex and attempting to kick-start an acting career. From the very start Mikey is troubled. A deep in the belly hurt that only comes from break-up turned bad.
How many friends have you had that have had a bad break up and for months after all they can talk about is their ex? The thing is- if you’re a good friend you listen. You know the chick was no good and your friend is going to get over her and find someone better. This is the essence of the movie – close friends convincing someone who’s lost all hope that they’re ‘money.’
So enters Trent (Vince Vaughn) the coolest cat on the scene, the guy you want to be. He has it all and doesn’t care about any of it. He oozes the confidence and charm that has been tortured from Mikey after his break up. He’s on a mission to see his friend happy and maybe meet some ‘beautiful babies’ on the way.
We follow Trent, Mikey and a group of their close friends from L.A to Vegas and back, all around the Hollywood Hills and to some of the coolest bars in town with Trent and friends trying to distract Mikey from the haunting of his ex and building his confidence enough to get out and meet some ‘beautiful babies.’
This film has the highest highs and the lowest lows all of which I seem to relate to. Pieces so painfully embarrassing I’m forced to look away begging for mercy and parts depicting true friendship so well, it makes me want to go round to my friends and give them a big hug.
Directed very modestly by Doug Liman this film, to me is more than a classic. The casting is perfection; this film would not have worked with anyone else. The script is a masterpiece in itself with so many one-liners you’ll find yourself quoting it for years to come.
At first glance Swingers is a very funny buddy movie, but just beneath the surface a real heartfelt tale of camaraderie and friendship. How, your friends are going to help you through the hard times, and maybe help you have some fun on the way. Many films along the same lines could turn out either soppy or too blokey this however rises above striking the perfect balance.
If you’ve got true friends or have ever been in love – this film is for you.
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