Strained

Rating: 4/10 (12 August 2010)

The story is strained. And is basically one joke throughout. There is little romance in this unromantic comedy. 90% of the movie is the sparring and awkward situations. Only the last few minutes of pleasantness and romance during the credits. Hardly shows why they should fall in love at all.
The cast tries hard but some aren't suited to the roles. Bullock is looking a bit old for romantic comedies. Don't think she can do too many more. Betty White is energetic. Craig T Nelson looks a bit vagrant like. Mary Steenburgen is a bit too elegant for the boonies. Ryan Reynolds is not quite leading man - maybe his over boyish voice and behavior. He looks a bit young for Bullock too.
Overall not good but if you have nothing better to do why not.