New in the cinema: In "SMS for you" you see THE new German dream couple!
How long does it take to process the death of his great love? One year, two years? forever? This question is in Karoline Herfurth's directorial debut "SMS for you", which will be released on cinemas on 15.9.
The story:
Children's book author Clara (Karoline Herfurth) believes that she can never be happy after the accident of her fiancé Ben. After spending two years in the country, she returns to the city to make a fresh start with her friend Katja (Nora Tschirner). To better cope with her grief, she writes SMS to her dead friend. It's just stupid that they end up with sports journalist Mark (Friedrich Mücke), who hits Claras texts in the heart. He asks his buddy David (Frederick Lau) for help. Because he really wants to get to know the romantic unknown ...
Inspired by your own destiny
The film is based on the eponymous bestseller by Sofie Cramer, which has processed her own fate in her novel. Her boyfriend also died tragically. To cope with her grief, she wrote letters and messages to him. So she came up with the idea for a new book.
Cramer fans will feel comfortable in the cinema armchair. Because "SMS for you" ensures an emotional and very romantic mood right from the start. When Clara and Mark cruise across the river, in love with each other and to Andreas Bourani's song "Ultralight" sounds, one would like to jump directly into the canvas and even be Clara. And when they talk and fool around until dawn, you automatically ask yourself: When was the last time I had such a romantic date?
By the way, Bourani's song is not the only thing that matters: in general, the song selection in the film is pretty good and awakens emotions in places that might not have been possible without music.
Mark (Friedrich Mücke) goes to the opera to meet "by chance" Clara (Karoline Herfurth)
© WARNER BROS. PICTURESMost of the time, however, the spark also jumps over without music, because Karoline Herfurth and Friedrich Mücke harmonize so well together like hardly any other German screen pair. The crackling, the infatuation, the lightness, the fun? you take everything away completely. You could just watch them forever, hopelessly falling in love. The fact that the performers harmonize so well, is certainly also because that Karoline Herfurth has brought their absolute desire cast on board. She says she just made a movie with friends and had fun at work. And you have to say: you can see that in the movie!
Nora Tschirner as a kitsch brake
For Schnulz sets like "Love knows no one" or "You need to sleep so much with him that it burns all over the body where he has not touched you yet" you could quickly slip into kitsch. Does "SMS for you" but not. Already the dry sayings of Nora Tschirner and Frederick Lau prevent the kitsch, which are sometimes covered, but always refreshing.
Katja (Nora Tschirner) tries to cheer up Clara with dating suggestions
© WARNER BROS. PICTURESLess refreshing affects Marks colleague Nikki. The role is played by comedian Enissa Amani, whose exaggerated nature fits the stand-up stage, but in the film, unfortunately, a little bit upset. Even Katja Riemann as pop singer Henriette Boot does not come across as authentically crazy as in her role as director of "Fack Ju Göhte". What's missing from the movie are a few unpredictable twists that would make the story easier to remember.
Never give up!
Despite some shortcomings, "SMS für dich" offers a romantic, soulful and entertaining entertainment cinema. Even if there is still room for improvement, Herfurth's directorial debut has definitely been successful. The message that you take from the film (not least from the cute children's book that Clara completes at the end of the film) is as clear as it is inspiring: Never lose the hope that everything will be fine and dare a fresh start, even if you are going through a difficult time. It is well worth it. Always!
