Love Stinks (1999) User Reviews

A lot funnier than it looks like it would be

[PapaBear1 · 7/10 · 26 July 2009]

Okay, I'm giving it a solid 7 out of 10, since I missed a few spots in between. It could be an 8 or a 9, if those are as good as the rest of what I saw.

There are a million things going against this movie: Tyra Banks, the fact that your main character is played by French Stewart, or just that it was being played on the TVGuide Network above the listings (that's one way to make letterboxing look more natural!).

Without giving too much away, Stewart and a marriage-obsessed Wilson fall in love, move too fast, and then when the ring doesn't come, things get ugly in a comical way. Someone likened this to "War of the Roses", but that movie was much darker, and was not nearly as playful. Plus, French Stewart really has some fantastic lines in this film; I frankly didn't think he had this in him. Both play their parts over-the-top, and that's what makes it work. Bill Bellamy is pretty solid as the best-friend, and Tyra Banks does her best "Robin Givens" in looking like a complete control-freak golddigger.

I'd like to see the "unedited" version, to catch more of the angry commentary between the two combatants. And the good news is, it has an unbelievably happy ending.

I'm not saying this ranks up there with a truly great film, but it's better than 90% of what's out there (that you probably didn't already see in the theatre). I'd recommend you see this, but it's definitely NOT a date film. Unless you want to break up, that is....

A uneven but worthwhile watch

[Myrzan · 6/10 · 15 July 2005]

Firstly I'd like to mention, that this movie is a rather over-the-top and not very intelligent or realistic comedy containing rude/insulting humour (looking at the rating many would probably call it just stupid) mainly about a woman who turns into a quite she-Satan when the well-off man she has sinked her claws on refuses to marry her. If that sounds like it will make you feel bad don't watch this, go have a glass of milk and some cookies instead.

After seeing 'Love Stinks' I thought it probably hasn't got a very good rating here because of bashing from some ferocious feminists and other people who take themselves and things in general too seriously. However when I checked the ratings (which weren't very high as expected) I saw that women didn't in general give lower points than men which was a pleasant surprise. I guess there are more than few women who can take even a little provocative joke after all.

The reason why I expected women to bash this movie is that it portrays many women as either rather bimbo-like (many of the side characters) or manipulative control freaks (especially the main character and also to some extent her woman friend).

The main plot revolves around Chelsea and Seth who meet at a party. Chelsea is the bridesmaid and Seth is the.. umm.. 'groomsmaid' at their friends wedding (can't remember the real word at the moment, bad English, sorry, if u want to make a complaint please make it in finnish ;)). They get together and for a while things are OK. Then Chelsea decides she wants to get married and starts plotting on how to get what she wants. At first it seems to work but then Seth starts to get worried and jumps on the brakes. When he determinedly refuses to propose to her Chelsea goes slightly mad and tries to rip Seths life apart, which leads to quite a war between the two.

Someone compared this to the 'War of Roses' and I also think the two are a bit similar. The War of Roses is a little better I think, Love Stinks is bit like War of Roses with a screwball twist.

I gave this movie a rating of 6 due to it being a bit uneven (there are few moments that are in my opinion a bit boring or stupid). However I would recommend seeing this because the funny parts are quite funny. There's a farting in bed - scene for example that has been circling in the net (Feeder on fire! Incoming..! ;).

Jeff Franklin has Issues!

[lambiepie-2 · 7/10 · 14 November 2003]

Make no mistake, this is an overlooked, funny film.

Everyone who watches it will take sides, so let me tell you mine. It was a hoot to see the inner workings of the gold-digging beauties hanging out in the TV Entertainment Business and the non-committal guys who attract them.

This woman saw a "chump" and thought she'd latch onto him. He saw a beautiful woman he just wanted to have fun with and use as a nice trophy. Sometimes this works an marriage insues..that is, unless the guy is a total neurotic and marriage was not in his overall plan which this guy was. She didn't get it.

She thought because she was "beautiful, fun and thin", that that's all it takes. She found out, that that is all it takes to get in his bed...not in his heart. (Unless he is shallow -- but that's another film!) Then as he tried to get to KNOW her, she became an obsessive marriage lunatic, hell bent on ruining his career until she gets what she wants...or gets out of him what she wants. Either way..win/win for her..craps for him.

This is a painfully funny film. You're laughing at the jokes, but then you think about the situations. Who's right? Who's wrong? Was he too permissive and should have stopped her dead in her tracks from day one?Was she too "I got my hooks in a rich man and want marriage' and no matter WHAT he said wouldn't listen? That's up to you to decide. But the way this film puts it, you cannot help but laugh at it all.

Positive review of a very funny movie.

[goldenwoof · 2 April 2004]

I normally don't comment on movies, but after seeing the other review listed here, I just had to speak up. Sure, everyone's entitled to their own opinion, and I'm not gonna knock the person who gave "Love Stinks" a 0/10 rating, but don't let that one person's opinion keep you away from a VERY funny movie.

French Stewart plays a sitcom writer who meets Bridgette Wilson's character when both are in their friends' wedding. They begin dating, but have different ideas on where their dating should lead. He's happy to casually date and have fun, whereas she wants every day they spend together to be one step closer to marriage and kids. Whoa, can I ever relate... :)

As time goes on, she continues to push him into commitment while he continues to be dragged along unwillingly. Things eventually turn ugly between the two, but in a hilarious way. The things they do to torture each other are just plain funny. And I won't give away the ending, but it's genius - pure genius.

It's not a very well-known movie, but deserves to be checked out. Don't trust my review, and don't be scared off by someone else's poor review. Check it out and decide for yourself. If you like funny movies, I feel pretty confident that you'll love "Love Stinks."

My rating: 7/10.

The review of this movie is WAY off

[big_sxy2col · 7/10 · 30 January 2005]

This movie was one of the FUNNIEST movies I have ever seen and it gets better every time I see it...French Stewart is awesome in this film. I highly recommend for those of you that like a good comedy to watch this one. The story was well thought out and describes most relationships that we all think about in the movies. at this point I am going to babble on and on because I have to write 10 lines or it wont post my comment...what a joke...I mean, what if I didn't want to write 10 lines about a movie? why is less then 10 lines a BAD THING? Kinda stupid if you ask me..well, I will close this up now because I am almost at 10 lines...thank you all very much for reading this...LOVE STINKS ROCKS!!!

flat, "braindead", stereotyped (1/10)

[berndn · 1/10 · 30 December 1999]

The "characters" and the "story" are not worth to write much about - just let me say that the story is stupid and plain vanilla and the characters are all-stereotyped. In my opinion this horrible movie is boring and it insults the intelligence of any human being ... - ahh, for short, this is one of the worst movies I ever saw (or even the very worst one). Maybe you will enjoy it, but I just hate this sort of "braindead" movies. As you may expect, I rated this movie with the lowest score (1/10).

Clever Movie worth watching.

[ronnie-19 · 7/10 · 25 March 2000]

I just rented this movie today, and came to imdb to check out the comments so I could get some idea of how others enjoyed the movie. When you are a single guy, you can really relate to this movie. Fortunately most of us don't come out of relationships quite this bad. French Stewart and Bridgette Wilson really pulled this off. I especially liked the ending, and wasn't quite sure what it would be even though hints were there.

It's not Gone With The Wind, but enjoy if for what it is, an over the top comedy that really hits its mark!

So does this movie.

[rowboat · 3/10 · 28 February 2001]

This movie was terrible. I can think of two good reasons to see it though, and both belong to Bridgette Wilson. (One other might be Tyra Banks' bra-less wedding dress near the beginning.) Otherwise, this movie is not realistic. Then I started to think, "Oh it's not realistic, but that's okay because it's comedy" -- which is also failed reasoning because the movie is NOT funny. Suing your ex-boyfriend because he broke up with you? What's that about? Where's the logic? The revenge scenes were mildly amusing, I guess. The cast seems to be trying, but they fail, seeing as they're a bunch of hammy sitcom actors and supermodels. I've seen better plots and acting on "Beverly Hills 90210".

For males eyes only...

[tzar26 · 9/10 · 12 July 2002]

A couple years ago, I was working at Blockbuster right after graduating from college. I saw the cover to this movie on the shelf since I'd starting working there, but judged it as kinetic crap by its horribly cheesy cover and name. Yes, I judged this movie by its cover. A customer about my age (25) then told me, unprovoked, that it was one of the funniest movies he had seen in years. He said he was surprised by it and that I should check it out. So, I did.

Wow. I laughed and laughed and laughed. I hadn't seen a movie that made me laugh that hard in a long time. I actually couldn't wait to watch it again--this time with my girlfriend. What a disaster. She absolutely hated it as much as I liked it. We didn't even get through 45 minutes of it because she couldn't take it anymore. Apparently, she thought it was one of the most un-funny movies she'd ever seen. A negative funniness even, if that's possible.

What does this tell us?

This movie probably has a target audience of 18-30 year old males.

Its rather dark view of the motives of women and, to that end, perceived "psycho" women, is fit-form to any man who's been with a woman that went too far, too fast--no matter how well the both of you got along. This movie is funny because of the powerlessness men feel in the face of a psycho woman--they can absolutely tear you apart and make everyone else think that it's your fault because you're the one who is falling apart. As Yoda might say: Dark, this movie is.

French Stewart is completely impotent emotionally, physically, and mentally in this relationship. If you're a man, you probably know this emotion all too well. This movie capitalizes on that darkest of dark corners with which to view a woman in a relationship such as this. In that sense, the movie is almost hyperbolic. Needless to say, it doesn't paint women in any sort of real favorable light. No wonder my girlfriend hated it.

So, guys, watch this movie, laugh you arse off--and don't show it to your girlfriend, she'll hate it. I, on the other hand, watched it three more times.

Had to defend this movie...

[Mightymace · 7/10 · 18 March 2005]

I have never commented on a film on IMDb, but felt obliged to register so I could post a comment and defend this film. I did it because I have to say that it's one of my personal favorites. I do admit that this was not made to be a masterpiece. It is a "guilty pleasure" type movie, as it is awfully silly, but has some extremely funny parts in it. There are two things the film has that make it special. First, once it gets going (which takes about 15 minutes), it has pretty much continuous hilarious jokes that are unique and well-written. Second, it has a great surprise ending that makes it memorable. So, again, sure it's silly and a bit cliché at times, but it isn't for the Oscars. It's for watching something funny on a Wednesday night. It is probably a bit more of a guy movie than a girl movie, but not by much. Both sides get it pretty well in this one. If you appreciate humor, you will most certainly laugh and possibly very hard. So, if you feel a bit frisky, give it a try...you may just find a new favorite guilty pleasure.

Avoid At All Costs!

[jhclues · 1/10 · 24 March 2001]

Right out of the chute, I have to tell you-- this is one scary movie. That's right, scary. I mean, to think that there are people running around out there in the world who actually think this kind of inane prattle is `funny' is downright frightening. And if anything about `Love Stinks,' directed by Jeff Franklin, reflects real life in even some remote, unimaginable way, then please stop the world, I wanna get off. This is a one note movie about a television sitcom writer named Seth (French Stewart), who gets involved with a woman, Chelsea (Bridgette Wilson), with marriage on her mind and him in her sights. She wants to, he doesn't, and that's about it; one note, and even at that, it's out of tune. Unfortunately, what the makers of this movie would pass off as humor is no laughing matter; it's merely a no-joke display of mean-spiritedness and bad acting that is-- at it's best moments-- infantile, gross and disgusting. Comedy, of course, is the most subjective of genres, and individual tastes and sensibilities will weigh in heavily in regards to how this movie will be received. But to anyone with half a brain and any self-respect whatsoever, being subjected to ninety minutes or so of this would have to be considered nothing less than cruel and unusual punishment. Suffice to say that after this debacle, director Franklin will not be making the Hollywood `A' list anytime soon. Nor the `B,' `C,' `D' or `F' lists. The good news for him is that whatever project he takes on next couldn't possibly turn out any worse than this, and that means he's only got one way to go from here, and that's up. As far as the performances go, French Stewart-- who obviously went into this with his eyes wide open-- had better hope that `Third Rock From the Sun' lasts, well...forever. Because if this is the best he can manage after the jump-start his career's received from TV, he'd be well advised to take the `Rock' money and run. And Bridgette Wilson? What on earth could've possessed her to take this part? With her talent and looks this is the best she could come up with? It makes you wonder if she even read the script before signing on to this project. I'd like to think she either owed someone a BIG favor, or better yet, was the victim of a plot by a bitter and disgruntled manager or agent to malign her for personal, as yet undisclosed, reasons. The bottom line is, Stewart and Wilson both have a lot to offer; it just seems so sad to see them wasted in something as unworthy as this ridiculous, offensive movie that isn't worth the film that retains it's untoward images. The supporting cast includes Bill Bellamy as Larry, Tyra Banks as Holly (proving here that beauty does not necessarily equate with acting ability), Steve Hytner as Marty, Jason Bateman (in a horrendous performance) as Jesse, and Tiffani-Amber Thiessen as Rebecca. A supercilious effort that has to resort to bathroom humor, cat cruelty and an Elvis impersonator in it's feeble attempt at getting a laugh-- which it doesn't (and note that even the word `humor' is used loosely within the context of this sentence)-- `Love Stinks' is a movie to be avoided at all costs. If someone perchance suggests to you that this one is entertaining and good for some laughs, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! Or at least for the nearest exit. Immediately. And don't look back... I rate this one 0/10.

Love stinks, yet it is a great smell

[cofemug · 9/10 · 1 September 1999]

This movie rocks. I love this movie. It has some of the funniest acting and scripting that I have seen in a while. I can't remember when I laughed so hard. This movie is sort of like "War of the Roses," except this is much more psychotic. I highly recommend this movie to those who like their comedies as black as they come.

Plot: French Stewart, who is a TV writer, falls in love with a babe who MUST get married soon. She does everything to advance the relationship far beyond its years. Of course, French does not want this, and it leads to some very dark and funny circumstances. It uses sophisticated humor (i.e. how this affects his show and life overall) as well as completely low-brow humor (i.e. using farts as a weapon of revenge.)

Script: This movie has some very funny lines. There are some lines that I almost choked on because I was not suspecting them. I am sure that the next time I see this movie I will pick up some very quotable quotes. Listen carefully to what they say, and you will be highly rewarded.

Acting: This has some of the funniest and truest acting that I have ever seen. I actually liked Bill Bellamy in his role. Go see this movie when it comes out just for him. French is really decent, but you have to go with him because "Love will make you do f***ed up things. Everybody else works, especially the girlfriend.

The ending just rocks, and it is very fitting. (Unfortunately I have been seeing the ending in the previews...it should be saved.) Everybody should go see this movie. It is very good, and I did not even notice the editing because I was laughing so hard. I took a point off simply because some of the scenes I had seen before. 9/10

A very cool under rated funny picture of Ms. Wilson

[addybhai786 · 7/10 · 15 October 2007]

Wow, This is a great movie. I just say it on TV after almost 8 years of its release. And i admit that i did miss some thing cool.

The movie is very simple and light hearted and my soul reason to watch it was due to Bridgette Wilson. But the story it self and all the other characters are very well done. Wilson is beautiful as usual and she is every man's dream. The role didn't quite suit her innocence but overall she did a great job.

Some one suggested that if u like this movie and your girl friend doesn't, then sue her.. Ya, you are right as this movie is must watch for all the couples (un married especially).

My vote 7/10.

Overall Good Acting, Nice lines and scenes. THe Ending was a bit surprise though Unconventional.

Must watch.

was this a comedic version of "War of the roses"?

[triple8 · 5/10 · 17 March 2004]

Love stinks is a movie that's hard to review. I have seen it twice now, and still don't know if I like it or not. This movie is almost a comedic version of "War of the roses". It's got that same mean spiritedness to it, but is done in such an obvious, make you laugh, kind of way that viewing it, one knows not to take this movie at all seriously. Maybe it was meant to be a parody. The humer is obnoxious and mean from the beginning but because this is obviously meant to entertain-one can laugh at the jokes, knowing that in real life none of it would be very funny.

In spite of this, though, Love Stinks isn't really a very good movie-you really have to like this type of humer to fully get into it. "War of the roses" remains one of the all time WORST movies I've ever seen but one good thing about Love stinks is that it never takes itself seriously, unlike war of the roses which was supposed to be a "serious" movie. This movie starts out non threateningly enough, a friend tries to talk his buddy out of eloping to vegas with his fiancée. The dysfunctional relationship between the couple, Seth and Chelsea, is told in flashbacks. This movie puts an extremely bad spin on women but again-it's done in such a tongue in cheek way that I actually laughed in a few places, becoming hysterical during one scene in particular.

As the movie goes on, the humor gets meaner and meaner, as this couple ,in the midst of breaking up start striking out at each other more and more.Also, the main male in this picture(Seth)does a few things that are less then pure as well. I'd have liked the movie to be less mean and maybe stay focused on the theme of commitment and weddings instead of ultimately disintegrating into just another battling couple movie. In spite of these flaws, however, Love Stinks can be enjoyable if you let yourself get into the nasty humor, reminding yourself it's just a movie.

Deserves better

[Richard-211 · 26 August 2001]

I am writing this as I am astonished by some of the vitriolic comments submitted by other members. I have just watched this film, with a hang-over, and laughed out loud for the first time in many months. I liked it a lot.

I can only imagine that you have to be able to relate to this film or else it will fly right over your head. So that limits the audience to those who have recent experiences of a relationship with someone who you seriously considered might be the "one". I related to Seth - remembering perhaps how I felt when my girlfriend referred to herself as my fiance before I had even proposed!! Actually if I don't do it soon I'll be in big trouble...

So don't be put off, give this film a try and there is a good chance that this suprisingly intelligent comedy will strike a chord. If it does you'll be glad you watched it - I am.

Worth a watch

[xredgarnetx · 6/10 · 23 March 2008]

This poor man's WAR OF THE ROSES pits the initially mellow French Stewart against marriage-crazy Bridgette Wilson. She lures him in him, mainly through wild sex, and then goes berserk when he makes it plain he has no intention of getting married. Among other things, she throws a pair of $10,000 diamond earrings into the drink (don't worry; she still has them and was just screwing with him). Stewart isn't so mellow at this point. Near the end, they reconcile and head for Vegas to marry. What happens after that is entirely too predictable, right down to someone getting -- well, see the movie for yourself. Both leads are in fine form, but the supporting cast (Tyra Banks, anyone?) could have been selected with more care. I must say the curvaceous and smart-as-a-whip Wilson was at the top of her game when she made this trifle. When she isn't letting it all hang out, she gets to play a passable Elvis, Stewart's idol. How could any sane man turn this vixen down?

Not Very Amusing

[aimless-46 · 3/10 · 26 May 2007]

"Love Stinks" is a generally unfunny comedy that will leave you wondering why anyone financed something that promised so little and delivered about what you would have expected from a simple-minded script and an unimpressive cast.

Fans of French Stewart ("3rd Rock From the Sun") will at least be entertained by his many one-liners. Unfortunately they are the only elements that work in this ill-advised movie. Like a lot of this mid-budget stuff, "Love Stinks" places its characters in ultra upscale surroundings and shows them living posh life styles; trying to fool viewers into believing it is a high-end production. But few moviegoers come from the richest portion of the 20- something demographic. Those living a less than swank lifestyle found viewer identification difficult; so the movie was quickly pulled from its theatrical distribution.

Almost everyone else will have difficulty connecting with the film, which is basically the story of Seth's (Stewart) efforts to escape the grasp of the beautiful Chelsea, his materialistic and totally controlling interior decorator. Like this is a continuing problem for all of us!

Chelsea is played by former beauty queen Bridgette Wilson ("I Know What You Did Last Summer"). Wilson is a better actress than she is given credit for people tend to dismiss her because of her non-acting background, and she is well suited to this type of bad girl role. But the script gives her no opportunity to add dimension to this character. At least most of us have seen this sort of mega-manipulative blonde at work. Desperate to marry, Chelsea gets the rich Seth in her sights, pressures him into a quick commitment, moves in and alters his priorities, then makes his life hell when he postpones the marriage. Most of this is told in an extended flashback, necessary for no reason other than to pad the running length so the movie will qualify as a feature.

Of course Wilson and Stewart's acting gets a boost by relative comparison to the barely competent performances of the supporting cast, which includes talent challenged Tyra Banks and Tiffany Amber Thiesen. Steve Hytner (Kenny Bania from "Seinfeld") also appears but adds little to the comic quality of the film.

"Love Stinks" was written and directed by the guy who is blamed for creating "Full House" and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper".

Ultimately, all you are left with are Stewart's occasional one-liners and Wilson's beauty. These are not enough to carry a whole feature film but are at least something for which to be thankful if you should be forced to actually view the entire film.

Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

I was surprised by this movie!

[braddy · 7/10 · 16 April 2000]

I reluctantly rented this only on my daughter's recommendation. I have never been impressed by French Stewart's acting ability, but he came through very well. Bridgette Wilson and her acting performance, however, stole the show! Bravo to her and the movie's overall humor!

About everything but love

[dkiltz · 1/10 · 13 February 2005]

*Potential spoilers* Don't be fooled by the title of this movie. It's not about love in any way. It's about a woman who thinks she ought to get married and a guy who thinks he ought to have sex. When each of them fails to attain their projected goals, hell is unleashed. Reading the comments like 'women want to control men' and 'it's only the guy who is emotionally impotent' gives you an idea what this movie is about: the inability of its characters, the inability to love. Even when, in the end, the two come together and marry, it's not out of love but out of some manic drive to 'get it done'. Hence the title of the film makes about as much sense as if you'd call a film about people starving to death 'food sucks'.

So for all you guys and gals out there who project their fears and inability to love on the other sex: Try loving first. A superfluous film, with irrelevant characters having irrelevant 'problems' and an insult to the very word. As if there weren't any real problems on this earth. Best to be missed.

I'm a chick and I think this movie is hilarious.

[shirlicide · 9/10 · 19 March 2006]

Seriously, this movie is hilarious. If your girlfriend doesn't think its funny and you do, you should ask yourself this question-- Is this really the type of woman I want to be with? There is nothing better than a bit of dark humor, especially when it comes to psycho chicks. This girl is completely out of control, and the guy handles it very well. Clever film. What else can be said? This movie wasn't particularly popular when it came out, and the cast members also seem to be kind of obscure. This film will potentially become a cult classic, kind of like the movie Office Space has become. Most people you ask have never heard of it, but ask any movie buff or video store employee (which I used to be and it how I came across it) and they'll laugh and recommend it immediately. The photography and settings in the film are quality; visually pleasing. Even though the cast aren't necessarily your most famous in Hollywood the acting is great. The film does provide an all round positive comedic experience. When you finish watching it, you probably will want to see it again.

Funny Despite French Stewart

[jimsnider-89192 · 7/10 · 21 August 2021]

Full disclosure, I am not a fan of French Stewart's acting. In fact, I will typically avoid his films like the plague. I find him about as annoying as Tyra Banks and this movie had them both, but I decided to watch a few minutes just to see how it was anyway.

I have to say at this point that the movie is a slow starter. In fact, in my opinion, it really didn't get rolling full speed until around the 45 minute mark. That is not great news considering the film is around 1 hour and 33 minutes, but it's not as bad as it sounds. There's still enough funny in the first half of the movie to get the viewers through until the truly good stuff starts going on after the break up.

All-in-all, was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I found myself enjoying it quite a bit. In fact, there were points throughout the film that I laughed outloud at it. The writing was witty and light without a lot of rehashed old bits. The cast worked well together and played off of each other in a way that added a lot of depth to their characters. This made things very relatable.

For instance, the caddy exchanges of hostility over the earrings and the interactions between French and Steve's characters when he (Marty) started dating Chelsea was pretty spot on I would imagine. I cheered when Seth flipped it around by trying to go out with Tawny and they both ended up without a date.

Bridgette Wilson is a very talented actor that adds a great deal to a project. She's funny without being ridiculous, and understands the importance of comedic timing. She does a fantastic job playing an over-the-top girlfriend trying to force her way into a proposal. Scene after scene I found her character's behavior to be cringeworthy and border line crazy. I love it when a character makes you forget you are watching a movie and insert yourself into the plot. Her performance did just that. It doesn't hurt that she's also extremely attractive and easy to watch on screen. She has a talent for being sexy without being trashy.

Jason Bateman, Bill Bellamy, and Steve Hytner all add a lot of humor and skillful acting to the premise of the film as well. I am a big fan of Jason Bateman. Typically he plays the role of a decent guy. In this role he was somewhat of a scumbag and, I have to say, it was a nice change.

All things considered, this is a solid movie with a talented cast. It's not likely going to be a classic on anyone's list, but still pretty funny.

ahh Love Stinks........but not as bad as this movie.

[dark-10 · 1/10 · 1 October 1999]

good god, in the famous words of "Love Story" , "Where do I Begin!?!?!?". to call this movie atrocious would be an understatement. it was basically "War of the Roses" if that had been a horrible movie. "War of the Roses" was good cause it was satiric. The characters did stupid things in seriousness which made it funny. This movie however tried waaaaaay too hard to be funny and it isn't. i only went to see it cause i got a last minute invitation to the screening with friend, so i thought "y not?" i think french stewart is hilarious on 3rd Rock. but in this role, he stinks as bad as the film, and the good looks of bridgitte and tyra can't even save it. the only highlight had nothing to do with the movie. a local radio station was promoting the soundtrack, so before the screening we met the dj's. i take solace in the fact i didn't pay to see this. moreover, someone should've payed ME for watching it all the way through. i wouldn't be surprised if someone filed a lawsuit in the name of mental trauma or chrono theft. what i am surprised about is the overall rating is almost a 6. i gave this movie a big fat ONE, and would've gave it a -10 if i could, to compensate peoples bad judgement.

Excellent Funny Film that doesn't insult your intelligence

[flikbuff · 9/10 · 31 August 1999]

I have to admit that I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised, and then some. I see a fairly large number of films, and I saw this film as a preview in Seattle. My wife and I couldn't stop laughing. I'm the kind of person who found "Something about Mary" to be funny but too silly to recommend because it insulted my intelligence. This movie was over-the-top funny without being insulting. Every character behaves as a normal person would. The writing was very good, the direction was well-paced and overall pace was better than you'd expect for this genre. All in all, I'd say that this film was an Excellent film for the genre. If you like funny couples films, GO SEE THIS FILM.

Worth Watching for the Good Bits

[Pat100 · 6/10 · 24 November 2021]

If you can grit your teeth and put up with French Stewart's exaggerated, weird acting style there is some great comedy as the couple totally fail to understand each other. And a woman scorned is a dangerous proposition. (The War of the Roses and shark-throwing in the Super Ex-girlfriend) It's a bit uneven, and , as always, "could be better" but it's definitely worth a watch if you can put up with a sometimes bumpy ride.

WORST MOVIE EVER!

[sea704s · 1/10 · 9 August 2004]

This is, without a doubt, the worst and least funny movie I have ever seen! Not once did I crack a smile at the dialogue or the physical "comedy" of this piece of cinematic garbage. French Stewart is one of the worst actors I have ever watched, and I will be surprised if he ever works in film again.

The rest of the cast did their best with the material given to them, but what resulted was the most mindless, unfunny performances in any movie I have ever seen. Special note to the writer and director: just because you put the word "f*ck" into your movie about a hundred times, this does not mean that your screenplay will be any funnier; try having a punchline to go along with the swearing next time. The one and only bright spot in this whole mess is the always funny Jason Bateman, who should have played the lead. To summarize, don't watch this movie; don't make your friends watch this movie; don't make your dog watch this movie! Just leave it on the shelf where it belongs. Together, we can stop this plague of a movie from spreading any further than it has and from ruining any more Saturday nights at home.