It's Complicated and Chocolate Croissants

Call me weird for my taste in movies, but It's Complicated is one of my favorites. I watched this movie with my entire family, and no one was disappointed! Everyone loved it, and found it to be charming and hilarious. Of course, we're talking about everyone in the room being between the ages of 18 and 55, but there's really not a lot to complain about when it comes to this movie. It has an all-star cast, beautiful scenery, delicious food, hilarious scenes, and an enjoyable plot. 

The movie centers around a ten year divorced couple, Jane and Jake Adler who are reunited for their son's graduation. While staying at the same hotel, they have an evening of reminiscing, drinking, and dancing which ends with them in bed together. Jane of course immediately regrets their one-night stand and just wants to forget it. However, Jake is convinced that they have found something special and wants to draw this out for as long as he can. The film closely follows Jane as she has the affair, and as she is preparing to add on to her house. Luckily, her architect is a charming man with a sense of humor, Adam Schaffer (played by Steve Martin). Jane and Adam have an almost instantaneous connection. Adam is also a divorcee, who after many years is still trying to cope. The friendship that blossoms is adorable and quirky. Jane's love triangle is seemingly under control until a few bumps come along and her and Jake's children become involved, which of course brings the reality of the situation to ground level. 

Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Alec Baldwin are absolutely amazing. I love all three of these people alone, but putting them together in a love triangle is even better! Not to mention, John Krasinski is as adorable and hilarious as ever in this film!

Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin as Jane and Jake Adler

Jane is such a lovable character. She's classy, beautiful, hardworking, and everything I dream of being when I'm older. Well, maybe not the divorced part or having an affair with my ex-husband, but if anyone makes it look desirable, Meryl Streep does. I think Meryl Streep is flawless in anything she does, so I may be a bit biased. Alec Baldwin was perfect to play a devilishly charming ex-husband with a young wife. That seems to be his go-to role, but he really out-does himself in this one. He and Streep are outrageously hilarious together. Steve Martin plays the role of an adorably dorky and sweet architect with a sense of humor. What's not to love about Steve Martin already? He's absolutely endearing in this role, and he and Streep are a match made in heaven. John Krasinski has a small, but very important role in the movie as the Adler's son-in-law. Unfortunately for his character Harley, he knows about the affair and is put in a few very awkward situations with the divorced couple. As awkward as they are for him, they're hilarious for the audience. 

Meryl Streep and Steve Martin as Jane Adler and Adam Schaffer

I have to applaud the music selection in this movie. It's fun, upbeat, and sets the tone of the scenes and movie as a whole, perfectly. Jane eating chocolate cake while stoned with Bennie and the Jets playing in the background just seems right. I think it's something that Jane would have done when she was younger, and gives a carefree feeling to the scene. Jane and Jake dancing to "Wouldn't It Be Nice" adds so much more emotion and insight to the scene. What seems to be a mellow affair with a seemingly happy ending comes to a powerful cliffhanger for Jake and an eye-opener for his young wife Agness. I'm a person who fully believes that the soundtrack to a movie could make it or break it, and this soundtrack definitely passes with flying colors.

Jane's restaurant and bakery

The bakery in this movie is one to lust over! Maybe it's because I dream of having my own bakery one day, but it is a very lovely getup. The glances you get of the delicious fresh baked goods makes my mouth water, not to mention all the food Jane makes in the movie looks divine! I think the best treat to go with this movie is a fresh chocolate croissant! The scene where Jane and Adam come to the bakery and make chocolate croissants is enough to make anyone crave a warm, freshly baked Pain au Chocolat. 

Chocolate Croissants

I love The French Market's freshly baked chocolate croissants, but you can try and make them yourself! I have never attempted to make my own croissants because it is a long process, but if you're ready to go all out, Martha Stewart's Chocolate Croissant Recipe is the way to go. If you're like me, and making your own croissant dough is out of the question, you can simplify the recipe and use store-bought dough and your favorite chocolate. Here's a super easy recipe, Easy Chocolate Croissants.