weak, and misses the mark.

Rating: 2/10 (7 April 2004)

Not enough character development for me to give a damn about anyone in this movie. No one is interesting and the moments that are supposed to be comedic miss the mark completely. This movie is far too tired to keep my interest. The actors seem to be just going through the motions. Dialing it in. I suppose it's supposed to be an interesting story because these male and female characters have fun together without sex coming into the picture. And I understand this is an obscure idea in most Hollywood movies. But it isn't an obscure idea to me (as I am capable of enjoying the company of a female without sex being involved) so I guess that's why the film didn't seem as interesting to me. There was a lot of hype for this picture, and I don't think it is worth it. This could have worked a lot better if it were more upbeat. Even what are supposed to be upbeat parts of this movie are sluggish. It's just tired and underdeveloped. But I think it is a step in an interesting direction for Sophia Coppola. I hope she can follow this up with something with more energy and depth.