After a long lonely period of involuntary celibacy, Marty Sachs decides that he has had enough of New York and wants to pack up and run the family business in Maine. Yet before he leaves, he meets two available, attractive women, both named Nina. Nina Cohen shares many of the same eccentric interests as Marty, but she has grow gun-shy from one too many bad relationships. Blonde bombshell Nina Harris literally knocks Marty off his feet in an ill-fated attempt at snagging a cab.
Reviews
There's precious little romance to be found in this romantic comedy which tells of a slump shouldered, self pitying, self deprecating wuss who dates two women both named Nina. How's that for creative? "Two Ninas" is an okay watch and a decent shoot with enough relationship issues to maintain interest all the way to it's fizzling conclusion. However, the film trades charm and heart for hip and cool as it presents its characters as one dimensional, self-centered, hard edged stereotypes. Recommended for anyone into the adult singles dating scene.
I thought Two Nina's was excellent. The movie was cast well, and the characters all had a good chemistry with one another. Moreover, the dialogue was excellent, with several scenes/scenarios that caused a belly aching laugh, and just the thought of those scenes brings back the laughter. Plus, the hero ends up with the "right" Nina, such that you walk away quite satisfied with the end, and not left hanging. Lastly, the movie is great because, while I would call it a Chick Flick, guys seem to find it equally fun because of Marty's antics. All in all, this is a great movie.
The 2 Ninas' stands alone as the male equivalent of the chick flick. This super funny, very realistic yet sensitive comedramedy has tremendous performances and great one-liners you'll be repeating long after you've seen it. The problem with the 2 Nina's is you'll want to see it again and again and unfortunately it hasn't come to a theatre near you or me. Not only the best thing I saw at SxSwest but way better than anything I saw at Sundance or Slamdance. It's a must see even if you have to seek this movie out!
"The Two Ninas" is one of those rare movies that most people see about two years after it was made and wonder how they missed seeing such an incredible film on the big screen. I was one of the lucky ones -- I saw it at the Independent Film Festival in Chicago. As a writer, I'm often a tough critic of the dialogue in films -- and the words exchanged among these very real characters made this film altogether humorous, poignant and timely. It also was incredibly well directed and acted. This is a must-see. -Nanette