Film Review – Maintenance Required

Just a few weeks ago, she was battling a wild boar in the woods, also dodging menace from masked killers in “The Strangers: Chapter 2.” Now actress Madelaine Petsch is taking on a more frightening enemy: the dating scene. “Maintenance Required” is a romantic comedy from writers Roo Berry, Erin Falconer, and Lacey Uhlemeyer (who also directs), trying to give the target demographic a few tingles of flirtation and near-misses while also adhering closely to the subgenre’s formula to make sure everything lands as intended. Surprises are non-existent in the movie, which is strictly out to become something easily digestible for its streaming audience. However, some charm remains in the mix, with Petsch and her co-stars delivering a passable sense of enthusiasm for the material, which also delivers a few empowerment touches and odd comedy beats to help make routine palatable. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com