Fun, light-hearted entertainment - nothing more, nothing less

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2003)

I bribed my boyfriend to take me to see this film - I had to buy him breakfast in exchange!
He was reluctant to say the least but I am a MASSIVE Matthew McConaughey fan. Having seen The Wedding Planner I expected much of the same and I got it.
This film does not hold itself out to be a Gladiator-style epic that will change your life but it was excellent fun. There is a definite on-screen chemistry between McConaughey and Hudson who reminded me of her mother (Goldie Hawn) so many times during the film. The things that Hudson's character, Andie Anderson, gets up to in an attempt to annoy Benjamin (McConaughey) are nothing short of cringe-worthy but all too familiar.
I was feeling bad that I'd dragged my other half off to spend 117 minutes watching a film he didn't want to see but soon felt better when I realised that he was laughing harder and louder than I was. Besides I've spent many more minutes of my life watching him play soccer! This is a real feel-good movie that should be taken lightly and enjoyed! If you want a movie to change your life then this isn't for you but if you want to while away a Sunday afternoon with a bit of light humour and soppy romance then this is ideal.
Also if you fancy seeing a bit of gratuitous McConaughey flesh this movie is not to be missed!