Cute date movie

Rating: 4/10 (14 February 2007)

What a cute movie. Unfortunately, that's the best I can come up with. The plot is contrived, the editing choppy, and the direction lackluster. While I love Hugh Grant, he's been playing the same character for some years now, and unfortunately is beginning to look his age. I couldn't help but being a little creeped out at the fact that he was smooching on Drew Barrymore, who is 15 years his junior. Ms. Barrymore is starting to fall into the same trap, playing the same character with the same quirks. I know that both of these actors are talented and capable of so much more. Haley Bennett, who plays the Shakira/Kylie Minogue wannabee is certainly beautiful to look at. Let's just hope she enrolls in some good acting classes and begins vocal coaching with someone who knows what they are doing. The true stand-outs in this film are Brad Garrett as Alex's (Mr. Grant) manager, and Kristen Johnston as Sophie's (Ms. Barrymore) older sister. Mr. Garrett, best known for his work in the long-running sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" and Ms. Johnston, best known for her work in "3rd Rock from the Sun," were both delightful and brought much needed comic relief.