` ` Going the Distance '' is quite contemporary , but the wistful musical style is no accident . Barrymore and Hepburn have the right voices ; they act out the rhythms of companionship . The film is free of the plot twists that plague most romantic comedies .
`` Going the Distance '' is quite contemporary , but the wistful retro vibe is no accident . Barrymore and Long have the right chemistry ; they act out the rhythms of companionship . The movie is free of the plot twists that drive most romantic comedies .