Table 19

A Rational Drama that's too Shallow to be Significant       1/5


Dramedy
     A comedy with Genre

Original Story
     An original script is always a plus

Harmless
     At the end of the day, Table 19 won't leave any scars

Rotten Tomatoes 19%                                  Cinemascore: NA

Table 19 is a very, very, very superficial movie. In many ways this is a positive, you know exactly what your going to get as soon as film begins, but thats not why this movie is ultimately forgettable. Table 19 is forgettable because it centers around cardboard characters who the movie is convinced are interesting. Quirky characters are often difficult to write, especially in a drama where the bulk of the story is carried by character interactions, and Table 19 falls on its own sword in this regard. Instead all we are left with is a superficial script thats content with selling the illusion of a good feeling, rather than a compelling narrative.

The central protagonist in Table 19 is Eloise (Kendrick), an "eccentric" young woman who just broke up with Teddy, former the brother of the bride who is also her best friend. She is invited to the upcoming wedding, despite the break up, but is unfortunately seated in the back of the reception hall at Table 19 with all the other guest who regretfully responded to their RSPV. What we are left with for the remaining ninety minute run time is Eloise and company trying to standout amongst the crowd and turn their awkward day into a positive one.

Look there is nothing here in Table 19 that I can say that I haven't said in another review before. The film is superficial and bland, deriving resolution from poorly derived conflict as fast as the conflict in the first place. I laughed twice in the movie and one was just because I became convinced somebody let their dog on set and they just left it in the film. Table 19 will constantly try throwing curve balls at the audince to convince its viewers of its false since of depth that anybody with half a brain can pick up on. There isn't much more to say here folks, Table 19 just is not interesting, provocative, or even enjoyable. Trust me, this is an RSPV thats not worth responding back to.