Standard romantic comedy with above average prettiness

Rating: 6/10 (21 May 2008)

Lovely sets, some interesting lines and concepts, and a few good acting turns. But overall your standard romantic comedy. The only real surprise is an all-too-unusual setting for Jude Law's character.
In the DVD extras, the director commented that Cameron Diaz reminded her of Carole Lombard. It was a connection I'd not made before, but it was immediate obvious once heard. But perhaps Diaz's occasionally gleefully spastic performance was due to the director's pushing her in the Lombard direction.
The cast was outstanding but under-utilized with a "so close but not quite" script and average direction. Everything seemed to move towards a resolution or breakthrough but then stop short for no apparent reason.
Overall, absolutely average -- fluff for a brainless day. The eye candy of sets and actors help it along. Would be wonderful to see the same cast on a film with a better script and director.