The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things movie review: Leaves you with a smile

3/5

The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things - as soon as I read the plot of the film, I knew what I was up for, and the film does not disappoint.

A feel-good film throughout, The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things, as the title suggests, is about cherishing the perfect little things in life, like the first time a girl attempts skating and wins over everyone. It is the story of two people stuck in a time loop, learning to cherish and value those seemingly little moments that we tend to ignore in our daily lives.

The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things is filled with moments that any human would cherish. The movie also packs elements of teen romance ala The Kissing Booth. However, the film is more than that in a few ways. It is about understanding friendship, love, the importance of family and time itself.

What I loved the most about the movie, were the moments I did not expect. There is a moment right at the beginning of the film, where one could sense a love story but that does not materialise. In fact it happens so often now that the young boy Mark, played by Kyle Allen, has accepted that his life is a non-stop episode of Edge Of Tomorrow or a scene from Groundhog Day - wake up, get rejected and fall asleep.

The magic unfolds once Allen meets someone who is just like him. Margaret, played by Katheryn Newton, has been on a secret mission. She has a mystery to herself (which is not very hard to guess, but it might rarely be anybody's first guess either) why she is adamant to stay in the time loop.

I must mention that the writer has done an adequate job in writing the script of the film. Even though it is lukewarm overall, The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things really wins the heart.

Director Ian Samuels has made the most of cinematically depicting Alabama, even though many scenes are shot indoors. Thanks to the character's various excurssions a few locations could become iconic soon.

The Map Of Tiny Little Things also pays tribute to other movies and shows that have featured a time loop. For instance, the iconic Bill Murray hit, Groundhog Day constantly pops up in conversation. It is a reflection of how movies are a part of our culture and how we instantly relate to a certain concept because we have experienced the same through films.

Verdict: Although The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things is not a perfect film, it is most definitely a one-time watch. So grab some popcorn and watch the magic unfold in front of your eyes.