basic premise was flawed

Rating: 3/10 (15 March 2009)

I liked Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, so I saw this movie.
Halfway through the movie, I realized I didn't want him to get the girl (the Thandie Newton character). That pretty ruined the movie for me.
It didn't make any sense -- if you're an attractive, successful woman like Odell (Thandie Newton), do you : a. go for the loser who can't seem to get his life straight; b. go for the financially successful, handsome guy ?
For most women, I think this is really a no-brainer.
Acting wise, Pegg and Newton and Azaria were fine. I think the failure was in the script.