Film Review – Boy Meets Girl

I’ll admit, when it comes to the filmography of writer/director Eric Schaeffer, I tapped out a long time ago. The “If Lucy Fell” and “Never Again” helmer was fairly skilled at testing patience with flimsy comedies and self-serving dramas, slipping into seriously indie movie mode over the last 15 years to keep his career on the move. Perhaps time apart has softened my Schaeffer sensitivity, because it’s a pleasure to report that his latest, “Boy Meets Girl,” also happens to be his best. A compassionate and mercifully restrained drama, the picture does an exceptional job teasing viewers with punishing cliché, only to subvert expectations whenever possible. It’s a lovely feature, sweet and real, highlighting Schaeffer’s maturity as a filmmaker and his appreciation for softer moments of heartfelt confession. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com