Cute

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2004)

In a word, the movie was cute. It is standard formulaic stuff (and yes, corny) but it is made a tad bit more than that with the talent attached to the project. From an American perspective, the fact that it is infused with British humor adds something extra. Otherwise, you have seen and heard all this stuff before. To me the highlights are Bill Nighy and his manager storyline, the Emma Thompson-Alan Rickman storyline, the Laura Linney-and her needy brother storyline, and the story line between Neeson and his step son. The young actor playing the step son was exceptional. I think Thornton was a good, amusing choice for the American president and I always like Grant in most any comedic role. Some of the different characters could have easily had their own movies. I would have paid to see them.