Product: Prime
Rating: 3.0
Atypical romantic comedy fails to ignite
The engaging performances of Uma Thurman, Bryan Greenberg and Meryl Streep fail to make this film either funny or touching. Thurman plays a 37 recently divorcee who falls in love with a 23-year old artist (Bryan Greenberg). What she doesn't know is that he is the son of her therapist (Meryl Streep). Mistaken identity, age spans and religious differences are just a few of the obstacles the couple face as they try to establish a solid relationship. The film disappoints as a comedy - a recurring sidebar of Greenberg's romantically challenged best friend (Jon Abrahams), who throws pies in the faces of girls who won't go out on a second date with him, falls flat. Greenberg's grandmother, who hits herself over the head with a frying pan, is a rare laugh-out loud moment but anything else approaching comedy relies on Meryl Streep's expressions and tics. The romantic aspects of the story are hampered by the plot having really no place to go and the typical break up/getting back together scenes become predictable and boring. Those expecting a happy ending should avoid!