Sweet without being overly sappy, 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' meanders along easily enough, relying on the charms of its two leads, Michael Cera and Kat Dennings, to carry the film, but never really picks up the pace.

When Nick (Cera), the only straight guy in an all-gay band, meets up with Norah (Dennings) the pair embark on a night out in New York, searching for Norah's drunk friend Caroline (an hilarious Ari Graynor), while simultaneously attempting to track down a cult underground band rumoured to be playing in the city that night.

Nick is a wreck after being dumped by Tris (Alexis Dziena), a superficial tart who uses and abuses boys on a whim, while Norah is the daughter of a famous music producer, who is being used by a boyfriend who just wants access to her high-profile old man.

That the pair are destined to be with one another is never in doubt, but watching them try and figure that out can be a little painful, and at times a touch annoying.

The duo spend most of the night engaged in verbal jousting, but as expected sparks soon begin to fly, and while there are undeniable moments of humour, the bulk of the script is weighed down by cliché.

There is also no denying the likeability of Cera, who has the awkward charm factor nailed down by now, while Denning's sharp, witty delivery stands her in good stead for the future, but unfortunately together there is no chemistry between the two actors.

I could believe these two as friends, but young lovers? Not a chance…

'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' is a decent coming-of-age tale, but never delves deeper than that and simply doesn't leave much of an impression at all. New York City should never be a hard-sell, but it is here…