okay for a laugh but Diaz is a pain

Rating: 6/10 (10 December 2006)

This is a likable little holiday film with all actors being rather predictable. Diaz has always bothered me with the characters she plays. I understand that her character was supposed to be going through a rough time but Diaz always seems to make her character come across as either fake or forced....either way, it makes for a less enjoyable film. I can think of plenty of other actresses who would have added greatly to this "quaint" film. Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Jude Law were well cast for their parts. Not deep, nothing we don't already know about ourselves....or others, but overall, nothing spectacular here. More of a Sunday afternoon rental then a well warranted trek to the theater.