Tepid sequel

Rating: 4/10 (24 April 2005)

Although this film tried hard, it did not seem to find it's center. The plot line was flimsy, although the acting was well done. Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand were probably the best part of the movie along with the always charming Blythe Danner. I think this movie just falls into the "sequel can't beat the original" syndrome. Some of the scenes tended to be repeats of the original or just plain UN-funny. More of Owen Wilson would have made this movie more humorous, he is a very funny actor. Teri Polo looked strained in the role. As a couple with Stiller, they seemed as boring as people who had been married years, not newly engaged. I think the film had a sloppy structure, and the producers just banked on a few cheap giggles to pad their wallets. Howerver, my children were entertained by it, so in that way well worth renting.