Summary
Anyone who has seenMr.
Robotknows that writer/directorSam Esmailknows his way around nonlinear storytelling.
Although both characters have their charms, theres nothing within the opening moments ofCometthat breaks the rom-com format.
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As all great storytellers know, an ending isnt as interesting as a journey.
Thanks to the creative way that the story is structured, Esmail manages to trick the audience too.
What Happens at the End of Comet?
Set in a parallel universe, Comet bounces back and forth over the course of an unlikely but perfectly paired couple’s six-year relationship.
Similarly, it becomes clear over time that Kimberlys curiosity means that she will never be satisfied with stability.
Dell had anticipated this astrological event, but for Kimberly, it was just a passing fad.
Kimberly hates thesimplistic optimism of Pixar movies, which provokes serious derision from Dell.
What Makes Comet So Heartbreaking?
Esmail has the maturity to realize that it didnt come down to just one fight.
It was a series of miscommunications, moral disagreements, and petty remarks that built up over time.
Had Esmail followed a traditional narrative structure, seeing one argument after another would have quickly been quite irritating.
It was a refreshing way to approach a story and characters that would have been considered generic otherwise.
Cometis streaming on Tubi in the U.S.
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