Romcom by rote

Rating: 5/10 (3 July 2003)

"How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days" is a little bit of contempo fluff for the 13-24 demographic which bets heavily on the popularity of the two protags, Hudson and McConaughey. The flick's premise has a built in problem as it requires both protags to act uncharacteristically during most of the run thereby making the superficial character development even more superficial. Sorely lacking the creative department and with nothing going for it save Hudson's over-worked smile and McConaughey's overworked suavity, there's little to praise in this very average romcom which is sure to make broadcast in a heartbeat. (C+)