Harmless trivia

Rating: 6/10 (20 November 2002)

I first saw this film about a year ago and wanted to dislike it: I couldn't. When it came on TV again, another viewing seemed better than the alternatives: that proved more a comment on the merit of the alternatives!
Overall, there is a feeling that this is little more than "Four Weddings" revisited. Gormless main lead bumbles through life. Standard storyline of "boy/girl meet, fall in love, split, then finally reunite".
The difference from "Four Weddings" is more romance, less comedy. Hugh Grant plays standard Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts appears to play, well... probably Julia Roberts. The overall acting standard is uninspiring, the best moments come from the zany supporting cast.
So what does all that leave us? A rather ordinary film which, while not unlikeable, ultimately is of little merit apart from being harmless trivial entertainment. Turn off your critical faculties when you turn it on. It gains a pass mark - just.