Watchable but overtly manipulative, overlong and meandering

Rating: Null/10 (2 February 2009)

This film is way too long to be a pleasant romantic comedy. There are two intertwined couples here, and while Cameron and Jude have some chemistry, the same can't be said for Kate and Jack. In fact, Winslet probably has more screen time with veteran Eli Wallach. The plot is meandering and insubstantial, the characters superficial and unbelievable. The England part of the storyline is almost sickeningly sweet with Jude Law's two adorable girls. Clearly the film's creators want to tug at our heart strings. Unfortunately, the whole thing's too overtly manipulative to be enjoyable. Still watchable though.
Overall 5/10