Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist by Peter Sollett

Sollett, Peter. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. Columbia Pictures, 2008. PG-13. DVD. 90mins. ASIN: B001MM3AZM

Plot Summary

"Where's Fluffy?" Nick is heartbroken after his ex-girlfriend left him and does not want to go out but when he hears that the band "Where's Fluffy?" would be playing a secret show he is ready to hit the streets of NY. Norah is also a "Where's Fluffy?" fan and goes a quest to find the secret show. Norah is instantly attracted to Nick which she first spots while he is performing on stage with his band. Nick sees the girl that broke his heart and is struggling whether or not to talk to her but before he has a change Norah grabs and kisses him to prove to her mean friend Tricia that she does have a boyfriend. Nick turns out to be Tricias ex-girlfriend, she is shocked but goes along with it since Tricia was mean to Nick throughout there relationship. Norah feels as if she knows Nick because of the mix CD’s he made Tricia all the time but gave to her instead. Nick, Norah, and friends go on an adventure throughout NYC looking for Fluffy. Nick and Norah are both emotionally involved in relationships with people who like the idea of them but do not like them for who they really are. Norah is a daughter of a famous musician while Nick is a musician but Tricia wants now because Norah has him. Nick and Norah grow closer together as the night ends but there old relationships are still present!

Critical evaluation

Nick and Norah are two teenagers that are looking for love in all the wrong places. Nick is in love with Tricia mainly because of her looks while Norah is with a guy who uses her for her connections in the music industry. This movie is a simple teenage love story that has a great soundtrack. Both main characters are into music so there is no surprise that the soundtrack is a delightful treat to the indie ear music scene. The on location shooting also adds to the just of the movie. NYC is a great and lively city which this movie conveys through its many local locations that they visit. The only part of the movie that I thought was unnecessary was when they were both in the recording studio doing something dirty. Nothing is shown but is heard but the scene is not really necessary to have. It kind comes of nowhere and ends abruptly. NYC, teenage love, and a great soundtrack, create one of the most unforgettable movies of the 21st century.

Readers Annotations

Nick and Norah search for “Where’s Fluffy?,” Norah’s friend, and love throughout NYC.

Information About the Author

Sellett shot NNIP everything on location in a course of 29 days.

Genre

Comedy/Drama/Music/Romance

Curriculum Ties

Music

Booktalking Ideas

1) New York City Music Scene

2) Nick after he leaves Tricia by herself

Reading Level/Interest Age

13+

Why Book Included

The music in this movie is the main reason why and also my crush on Michael Cera.