A classic love story / spoof type thing with a bit of controlled slapstick

Rating: Null/10 (1 December 2002)

I recorded this while out (not really expecting to get around to watching it). I vaguely remembered it having funny scenes when I originally saw the trailers for it at the cinema so though it was worth a look and was very happy to have recorded it.
I wasn't embarrased at the love story element (as I usually am) as it wasn't the gooey type of Hollywood bilge of kissing in the park or under the stars. What's more there was no tragedy to it either (think girl in hospital with cancer and chiselled-faced hero by her side wrestling with his conscience).
Also there is a great balance of love / comedy and slight bizarre elements to keep it afloat when the editing is awry.
I don't think I've seen a love story that's dealt with mental illness, masturbation, hair gel and setting fire to dogs so well for a long time.
There's also the bonus of the gorgeous Ms Diaz in her underwear. Very tastefully done, (even if I did have way too much hair gel to deal with the following week).
And hey, Lee Evans didn't attempt to mimic Jerry Lee Lewis once! Keep it up mate.