Standing Still was released in 2005 as a film that interestingly qualifies as a romantic comedy and drama. It focuses on the turbulent and passionate relationships of a group of college friends who meet after some time for a wedding, There is also drama with a twist to it since there are multiple revelations throughout the film including lovers reunited and emotions that were suppressed resurfacing hence making the students laugh but also forcing them to look back at many of their life choices.
Trailer Highlights
The video hints at a good dose of humor, love, and drama as the stars deal with complex relationship issues and tough choices. The trailer captures a range of aspects in the film from the comical moments to the emotional scenes, hinting at the fact that the film will have a healthy combination of both throughout.
Cast
- Adam Garcia as Michael, the soon-to-be-married groom with cold feet.
- Amy Adams as Elise, a free-spirited artist and a key figure in the group’s dynamic.
- James Van Der Beek as Rich, whose charm hides a complicated past.
- Lauren German as Lana, Michael’s fiancée, determined to hold things together.
- Mena Suvari as Jennifer, a former lover who stirs up unresolved feelings.
The film also features Aaron Stanford, Jon Abrahams, and Melissa Sagemiller in supporting roles, each bringing depth to the ensemble’s emotional tapestry.
Synopsis
As he are screens’ Michael (Adam Garcia) as he is set to get married seems to be living out an emotional movie with his college friends. The sense of love, faith and the essence of self gets its own way to obsolete the romantic escapade of the weekend. While a few relationships are uplifted in a whole new light and some long buried aspects are brought to the surface, Michael and his buddies make sense of their past. At the same time Elise (Amy Adams) and Jennifer (Mena Suvari) almost like two old friends get back together who still have a lot to undo. It has its moments of comedy of course but also has drama there and Standing Still quite deals with the issues youths face as they grow and try to stay connected to people who matter.
