AKA - Long Story Short
Ensemble movie tracks eight or nine friends for two or three years.
Multiple characters seem confusing, but attentive viewers will catch the rhythm and faces soon enough.
Transitory relationships, established friendships, marriages fresh and stale.
At the center is Ellen, who keeps making poor choices as far as men.
Stories advance at various parties. New Years, wedding, birthdays … Alcohol lubricates misbehavior.
Those who favor French fare or Woody Allen romantic dramas should enjoy.
