Picking Up & Dropping Off

Picking Up & Dropping Off is a romantic comedy film that was released in 2003, directed by Steven Robman and written by William H. Macy.

The movie follows the lives of two people, Will (Scott Wolf) and Emily (Amanda Detmer), who coincidentally meet each other twice in two different cities, which leads them to cross paths and eventually fall in love. Will is a single father who has recently gone through a divorce and is forced to shuttle his son back and forth between his two ex-wives, while Emily is a struggling journalist who travels frequently for work. The two first meet when they miss their flights and end up sharing a ride together to New York City. The second encounter takes place eight months later in Chicago when they again bump into each other outside a restaurant.

The two are immediately drawn to each other, but neither one wants to act on their feelings because of their own personal issues. Will is afraid of getting hurt again, and Emily is hesitant to get involved with someone who has so much baggage. They decide to just remain friends and attempt to help each other with their problems. Emily helps Will improve his dating life, and Will becomes a father figure to Emily's younger brother, who is in desperate need of a male role model.

The movie is filled with humor, romance, and a lot of heart. The chemistry between Scott Wolf and Amanda Detmer is believable, and their interactions are both funny and endearing. Eddie McClintock also adds a lot of humor to the film with his portrayal of a wild and eccentric magazine editor who hires Emily. The film also touches on the struggles of being a single parent and finding love again after a divorce.

The movie has a great soundtrack and a lot of enjoyable scenes. One of the most memorable scenes is when Will takes Emily's younger brother to a baseball game and has him lead the crowd in the national anthem. Another touching scene is when Will and Emily finally confess their feelings toward each other at the airport.

Overall, Picking Up & Dropping Off is a heartwarming and charming romantic comedy that is perfect for a date night or a girls' night in. The movie has a great message about the importance of family, love, and friendship, and it will leave you feeling good after watching it.