2 Days in New York
Directed by Julie Delpy
Starring Julie Delpy, Chris Rock
In the follow up to her 2007 hit 2 Days in Paris, director Julie Delpy brings the sequel to American soil for another serving of snappy writing and dynamic acting.
Once again, the multi faceted star (she also co-wrote the movie) takes the lead role as Marion but she has since separated from Adam Goldbergs Jack (though he is referred to) and is now shacked up with talk radio host Mingus (Chris Rock) in the Big Apple.
Everything appears picture perfect until Marions dad (played once again by her real father Albert Delpy), sister and her boyfriend drop in for a family visit; soon enough, chaos and hilarity ensue.
Much of the film feels like a retread of the predecessor but without the sometimes acerbic observations of Goldbergs cynical Jack from the first one. Rock brings a breath of fresh air to this installment, never going too far over the top while still preserving his comic roots. Delpy herself proves once again to be a formidable actress, seamlessly moving from English to French conversations with a distinct and subtle sexiness. The real star, however, is her father who dishes up a delightfully quirky blend of inappropriate jokes and general zaniness. The editing is frantic in sections and, although it can be jarring at times, adds to the comic madness of the character interactions.
In the end, 2 Days in New York almost unravels due to a sappy ending but the razor sharp script and charming performances keep the film afloat.
