There's nothing terribly original about this; basically it's just a chick flick about people obsessing constantly over sex and relationships! But the performances make it watchable. Ruffalo brings a jittery edginess to Coles that makes him sympathetic but never very likeable--basically he's everything women hate in a man and yet are powerless to resist! The other standout is Wright, who gives a subtle, clever turn as a strong woman who doesn't feel the need to control everyone around her, even when they cloud the water of her otherwise clear life. Meanwhile, Stange's more conservative Sam and Robertson's more free-spirited Thea have a nifty role-swap halfway through the film (hair-colour and all), while maintaining their sexy personalities. Through it all, Chick maintains an artfully jumpy style of writing, directing and editing that makes if feel painfully real. The story does get a bit repetitive, especially with Coles' constant hound-like behaviour, and the screenplay has a tendency to moralise, but it's an intriguing and inventively made film that's worth a look.