Overrated

Rating: 6/10 (24 July 2001)

What 's all the fuss about ? This is one of the most mediocre films I have ever seen . See it for yourself and judge . The characters were
extremely underdevelopped . The script had many flaws . Instead of having a solid story and characterisation , the movie relies on Skeet
Ulrich 's naked ass and some wannabe dramatic quarrels between Nicholson and Hunt which fail miserably , like in the restaurant . Anyway Jack Nicholson gives a solid and satisfying performance and that is a major pro . He is not over the top but he plays his anti social character tactfully . Unfortunately Helen Hunt is AWFUL !!!!!!! Yes you read right awful , terrible and irritating . I can 't believe how bad performance this was and I really don 't think this is the writer 's fault . She competes Holly Hunter in "Copycat" for the worst performance in film history . Cuba Guding Jr has a brief cameo and somehow steals the show with his dynamic personna . If there is a reason to watch this film it is indisputably Greg Kihnear . He manages to create soul and emotion for his character and he is the only lead whom you care about . You are heartbroken when he is beaten savagely and you care for his fate . Apart from Kihnear the film hasn 't much to offer . I am shocked with these positive comments
and with the 7.7 average rating !!! If you want a good social characters comedy , watch the REAL BLONDE with Mathew Mondine .
This film gets a healthy 6 / 10