Movie Review: The Last Kiss

Ok, so this is totally random and might seem like it has nothing to do with babies, but I could tie it in. Ofcourse I could, I’m a mommy – isn’t that what most of us do? We make everything about our children?

So, last weekend my husband and I planned on having a date night. My mother-in-law offered to babysit, we happily obliged. This “leaving my baby” thing is getting easier. I used to be a real nutcase and not want to leave him with anyone at any time. I’m lightening up and realizing that there needs to be a part of my life without my son and I need to live it. Before him, my husband and I were just the two of us for a very long time….like 9 or 10 years. It’s definitely been an adjustment, but I think we have it figured out now. We are able to focus our mindset on being “just the two of us” again, when we want to. But I digress…….

We went to the movies. We saw The Last Kiss. It was about a group of almost 30 year olds dealing with the fact that they have to be grown ups. Very appropo. I turn 30 in a week. I feel pretty prepared, knowing that I already am a grown up. It’s not something I fear. Well, I guess if I really think about it, I get scared. Life goes by pretty quickly. As I age, my parents age and that is what gets me most. The “kids” in The Last Kiss are obviously dealing with aging parents as well.

So, couple #1 – not married, not engaged, but found out they are expecting a baby. The guy freaks out (secretly) and starts hanging out with this college girl who for a reason I cannot explain, thinks he is hot stuff. This guy was not hot…AT ALL. His pregnant girlfriend, however, was beautiful and sweet and “perfect” according to his friends. I don’t want to ruin the story, but he screws up big time. The storyline is upsetting, but it’s real and it’s good!

 Another couple in the movie has a young baby and they are just totally at eachother’s throats. The mom is a completely stressed out witch (with a B). The dad is a little immature, but steps up to the plate when it’s important.

 What The Last Kiss showed was a lot of stress and anxiety surrounding parenthood. I’ll be the first to admit we’ve had our fair share of both, but I didn’t like how it was portrayed. It was shown from a vantage point that I couldn’t relate to. There was no love or joy surrounding the babies. Sad, sad, sad!

There were some other characters in the movie, but they didn’t have babies so they don’t really tie in with my review.

All in all, it was a very enjoyable movie and was definitely worth the time away from my baby. I had a chance to do something I loved long before I became mommy and then got to spend the extra time having dinner out with my husband. It was nice being just us.