stay home and read, have $ex or a nap...

Rating: 3/10 (25 July 2009)

Hmmm... Hard to imagine so many people were taken in by this over-calculated, over-worked and relatively minor film. I'm not saying it's the worst thing I have ever seen... there are a few humorous moments, but... here's the thing: I would seriously doubt it if >1% of attendees of this movie will remember it's title or existence a year from now. I like chick-flicks immensely, but there really seemed little meaningful content with a lot of stilted dialog and characters. The wise-beyond-her-years sister? Come on... The friends who have no real idea what the main character is going through? Again, nothing new and really poorly done. About the most interesting aspect of the movie is its chronology, narrator and change of hearts. J-G Levitt (playing the lead role) could easily have handled a far more demanding script. His portrayal of Tom is certainly within reason. Summer Fin's character is more complex and competently handled by Zooey Deschanel. Often trite and empty dialog that is over-baked simply can't result in a good movie, let alone a great one. Not bad, just forgettable... your time is better spent elsewhere...