“Write When You Get Work” Is Interestingly Quirky

“Write When You Get Work” (ABRAMORAMA)

“Write When You Get Work” is another one of those movies you are going to have to seek out, but it is worth it due to its quirky script and the performances of Finn Wittrock, Emily Mortimer and Rachel Keller. Audiences are never quite sure where the plot of this film is going but there is a method to all the madness shown on screen and the final revelations are worth the effort.

Jonny (Wittrock) and Ruth (Keller) were high school sweethearts (is that term even used any more). The relationship didn’t last and after a few scenes of their high school years the movie jumps ahead nine years. Jonny is seeking employment and Ruth is finding her path to becoming an admissions officer at a posh private school. When Jonny and Ruth happen to meet up he is immediately interested in her again and also in her job.

Through Ruth he meets Nan (Emily Mortimer) who is the parent of one of the school’s students. He pretends to be a parent trying to get his child into the school in order to learn more about Nan. Turns out she is going through a crisis as her husband is being investigated for some alleged shady financial dealings.

So is Jonny rally interested in Ruth or does he just like her connections, or is he interested in Nan or just want to get attached to her money? These are some of the issues the movie tackles. They sound a little basic but in the hands of Wittrock, Keller and Mortimer they are fascinating.

Wittrock is in full leading man fashion with his chiseled good looks and his con man charm. Keller has a Rachel McAdams mix of spunk and innocence going on, and her scenes with Wittrock light up the screen. Mortimer is totally frantic as Nan, while adding seduction and intrigue to her repertoire.

The film is not rated but would probably fall into the PG-13/R area because of profanity.

Too many movies are predictable from beginning to end. WWYGW is anything but. You are never quite sure who are the good guys and who are the bad. Sometimes the characters in this movie can be a little bit of both. Seeing how they react to a variety of situations is the charm of the story and of the movie.

If enough people see this movie it could mean a lot for the careers of Wittrock and Keller, and even Mortimer. So if you are able to see it, and like it, spread the word to your friends.

I scored “Write When You Get Work” a stamped 6 out of 10.

Jackie K Cooper

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