Standing Still (film)

Standing Still is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by Matthew Cole Weiss and starring Eliza Dushku, James Van Der Beek, Jon Abrahams, Colin Hanks, Mena Suvari, and Aaron Stanford. The film revolves around a group of college friends who reunite for a wedding weekend and find themselves re-evaluating their relationships and life choices.

The plot focuses primarily on the wedding of Simon (Abrahams) and Elise (Katharine Towne), and the romantic entanglements and personal crises of their attending friends. Jennifer (Dushku), whose relationship with Richie (Van Der Beek) is strained, struggles with commitment. Lainie (Suvari) contends with her lingering feelings for an ex-boyfriend. Trent (Hanks), an aspiring writer, confronts his insecurities. The film explores themes of friendship, love, commitment, and the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.

Standing Still received largely negative reviews upon its release. Critics generally cited the film's predictable plot, uninspired dialogue, and lack of originality as its primary weaknesses. The performances of the cast were also considered underwhelming by many reviewers. The film was a box office failure.