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I Heart Doomsday is a Canadian independent comedy sci-fi film released in 2010. This movie is directed by Patrick Downing and written by Jason Butler. The film focuses on the character of Burt (Dan Beirne), a socially awkward astronomer, who has been working for the past 10 years at a small observatory. Burt is deeply in love with his co-worker and fellow astronomer, Lucy (Christine Ghawi), but is too shy to confess his feelings to her. One day, Burt discovers a massive asteroid heading towards Earth, which is scheduled to impact in four days. Upon realizing this, Burt decides to use this opportunity to confess his love to Lucy before the world comes to an end.

Burt and Lucy soon find themselves being sent by their boss (Joe Cobden) to a secret governmental bunker located in Quebec where they must help plan for the impending impact. Burt soon discovers that the rotating team of scientists, military personnel, and politicians working underground have consistently failed in their attempts to avert the asteroid. Instead of squandering their last four days hiding underground, Burt decides he wants to use the opportunity to fulfill his dreams and win Lucy's heart.

Throughout the film, Burt enlists the assistance of other characters to help him achieve his goals. His sidekick is Lester (Joe Cobden), Lucy's ignominious boyfriend, who joins Burt on his quest to win Lucy's affection. Together, they recruit a famous musician, Luca (Tony Nappo), to play a romantic serenade to Lucy. They also attempt to steal a bubble car to break into a government facility where Lucy's ex-boyfriend works to obtain her voice messages.

I Heart Doomsday is a story that balances the sentimental and the absurd, making it a unique film that combines humor and sci-fi through its portrayal of humanity’s last days. The movie showcases how the characters deal with the end of the world, highlighting their true desires and dreams. The film effectively blends these comedic elements with more serious themes like friendship, ambition, and regret. The characters bid farewell to their lives while the world is coming to an end, making the audiences laugh and emotional at the same time.

The film's pacing is quite slow-paced, although that might complement the tone of dramatic irony it's going for. Some scenes tend to drag a bit, and the humor often becomes a bit too campy. However, the cast does an excellent job of delivering their lines and making the actions look natural. Dan Beirne, in particular, delivers an excellent performance as Burt. He masters the awkwardness of his character, making his shyness easily relatable. Meanwhile, Christine Ghawi's Lucy is charming and intelligent, bringing out the best in Beirne's performance.

I Heart Doomsday's low-budget production is evident. The film often relies on dialogue to convey information instead of using props or special effects to help build the world. However, the film makes up for its financial constraints with its wit, sharp writing, and character development. The visual effects are decent, given the film's resources. The asteroid is not particularly impressive, but the lighting and camerawork add some depth to the scenes. The soundtrack is fantastic, with each piece complementing the tone and mood of the film.

In conclusion, I Heart Doomsday is a movie that will make audiences laugh and shed a tear. The film's blend of humor and sci-fi works successfully, making it a unique piece of cinematic art. It is not a mind-blowing sci-fi movie, nor is it a laugh-out-loud comedy, but it is a must-watch for those who enjoy character-driven stories that feature quirky characters in absurd situations. Overall, I Heart Doomsday is a fun, engaging, and charming movie.

I Heart Doomsday is a 2010 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 26 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0.