Purple Violets

Again I was perusing the new releases on HBO Go, and I came across Purple Violets, an Edward Burn's film. I really like Ed Burns and his movies; thus, I selected Purple Violets. Being an actor, writer, and director shows up over and over again in the work he produces.  What I saw was an interesting but average movie. I guess that is good sometimes because you cannot watch great videos every time. Purple Violets stars Annette Arnold, Selma Blair, and James Biberi.

Patti Petalson (Blair) was a successful writer during her college days, but now she works as a realtor for a condescending boss.  Patti is in a loveless marriage with a chef, and hasn't written a word in forever. Then one night, while having dinner with her girlfriend Kate (Debra Messing), Patti has a chance encounter with Brian Callahan (Patrick Wilson). He was her old boyfriend that she dumped back in college. Brian went on to become a famous crime novelist and had just published his first attempt at serious literature to horrible reviews. Brian hangs out with his old-college friend Michael Murphy (Edward Burns), who is now his lawyer. Murph dated Kate in college until he broke her heart. Brian also has a not-so-bright druggy girlfriend. It does not take great intellect to see where this movie is going. I will not spoil it for you.

Purple Hearts is entertaining but not a great movie. I hesitantly recommend this movie.