a disappointment. I loved "The Brothers McMullen", it was well written, had an interesting storyline, and was a realistic portrayal of modern "romance". I am not really a fan of romantic comedy since it permeates American television with its pablum, and is disingenuous.
Nevertheless, I gave this film a shot. What a mistake. For some reason, whether it is the actors or storyline, it just doesn't work. There are a few funny lines like John Mahoney, when he is commenting on Burns' latest girlfriend: ..."she looks like she is from one of the islands"... Also Michael McGlone was very good in "The Brothers McMullen" but here is portrayed as a complete imbecile. The Cameron Diaz character is unsympathetic and trashy.
Amanda Peet is a good actor but could have been given a more significant role. The Aniston character is the same as always. Actually the female characters in this film were superficial and wooden, whereas in "The Brothers McMullen" (mostly a guys point of view) the characters were well-developed. Maybe he should write male characters, mostly; I could say the same about Nicole Holofcener, who does some interesting female characterizations, but cannot write parts for men that are realistic (thereby turning it into a "chick flick" so you alienate the male audience).
Well, this film alienates the female audience in the same manner. I liked "Sidewalks of NY" but that was mostly because Stanley Tucci was in it; the Heather Graham character was also portrayed as a somewhat clueless female.
That being said, skip this one. Watch "Brothers McMullen" instead. 1/10.
Nevertheless, I gave this film a shot. What a mistake. For some reason, whether it is the actors or storyline, it just doesn't work. There are a few funny lines like John Mahoney, when he is commenting on Burns' latest girlfriend: ..."she looks like she is from one of the islands"... Also Michael McGlone was very good in "The Brothers McMullen" but here is portrayed as a complete imbecile. The Cameron Diaz character is unsympathetic and trashy.
Amanda Peet is a good actor but could have been given a more significant role. The Aniston character is the same as always. Actually the female characters in this film were superficial and wooden, whereas in "The Brothers McMullen" (mostly a guys point of view) the characters were well-developed. Maybe he should write male characters, mostly; I could say the same about Nicole Holofcener, who does some interesting female characterizations, but cannot write parts for men that are realistic (thereby turning it into a "chick flick" so you alienate the male audience).
Well, this film alienates the female audience in the same manner. I liked "Sidewalks of NY" but that was mostly because Stanley Tucci was in it; the Heather Graham character was also portrayed as a somewhat clueless female.
That being said, skip this one. Watch "Brothers McMullen" instead. 1/10.