Charming and slightly under appreciated.

Rating: 9/10 (30 March 2007)

This film gets it. There are no grand statements, no hidden agendas, just an enjoyable story about relatable people interacting. Not all movies have to move mountains.
Someone can identify to some degree with at least one of the characters. This alone could be what makes this movie good... but it doesn't rest on that.
The fact that this movie was written with this specific cast in mind makes it worth checking out. On the surface, their dynamic might seem contrived, but I think thats just the point. I think this movie is partially saying 'Throw out your misconceptions about Cameron Diaz, she is worthy of a partner of a different nature, like Jude Law.' and vice versa. As well as 'See beyond the superficial.', riffing with Jack Black can be fun. Even for an actress who has excelled in more of a dramatic sense.
Essentially, It is saying love is blind and hits you when you least expect it...
And come on, who can't use a dose of that every so often? So, take these four, a fantastic Eli Wallach and solid, decent, meaningful writing and you have an enjoyable 2 hours spent.