That's it?

Rating: 4/10 (18 September 2007)

This movie was more than disappointing- especially considering that I wasn't really expecting much to begin with. My biggest beef is that it was advertised as a semi-comedy when in reality it is a semi-depressing "reality" movie. And they don't leave much as a surprise because we've seen all the punch lines and the plot highlights in the previews.
So this is pretty much the story line: The pretty blond girl (Alison) and the not-so-attractive chubby guy (Ben) hook up by accident (as it often seems to be the case- at least in the movies and beer commercials) and well have sex without a condom- ooops. 8 weeks later she is pregnant and since in the end she decided to keep the baby the two of them decide to get to know each other and well- give the relationship a try and be responsible parents. But their lifestyles, attitude and personalities are somewhat different and well don't have any love sparks flying either so they go through lost of ups and downs through the movie but wait- their intentions are good and of course we have to have a happy ending so in the end they do make it after all, or so we'r led to believe as they drive in the sunset to a new sub-urban house. Awwwww...
Now that is all fine and well, but the movie is a) really not that funny b) not that original or complexed c) you still don't know if they will really make it because they are so different, and as we have seen through Alison's sister and her family- sometimes even with love it takes a lot to make a relationship and family function. So in the end, apart from some funny screaming and swearing moments, the movie is pretty blasé- supporting characters are OK but nothing special, there is no charming romance or memorable lines- I guess they wanted to make a 'reality movie' but in that case why spend 10$ to see it- I can just pull up a lawn chair and watch my neighbours.
p.s. The only person that makes this movie is definitely Miss Greys' - Katherine Heigl. Kudos to her.