Joe Roth makes memorable cinema in 'America's Sweethearts'. I've seen this zany flick a number of times. I remember watching it during it's release way back in 2001, and kept in touch whenever I got a hang on it on television. Honestly, this is one of the better films I've seen from the early 2000's.
The once golden Hollywood duo formerly known as "America's Sweethearts" has now split. This is the basic premise, but, the film actually belongs to the characters of Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal, who are basically, the catalyst's in the screenplay. It has it's share of hilarious moments, especially the sequences featuring Billy Crystal, which stand out. About a 102-Minutes long, this truly is a near classic for Me!
Roth's direction is perfect. Billy Crystal's screenplay is witty and has himself using the key. Phedon Papamichael Jr.'s Cinematography is quite good. Music by James Newton Howard is top-notch.
Performance-Wise: Billy Crystal is selfishly convincing. The writer awards, the actor in him, the best role. Julia Roberts is highly competent. Plus, she looks ravishing! John Cusack is likable. Catherine Zeta-Jones is over-the-top. Hank Azaria gets into the skin of the character, and comes out like a proper prop. Stanley Tucci is incredible. Christopher Walken is wasted, but even then, he plays his part with sincerity. Seth Green brings the house down, he is wonderful. Scot Zeller is passable.
On the whole, This Rom-Com works big time! A Genuine Thumbs Up!
The once golden Hollywood duo formerly known as "America's Sweethearts" has now split. This is the basic premise, but, the film actually belongs to the characters of Julia Roberts and Billy Crystal, who are basically, the catalyst's in the screenplay. It has it's share of hilarious moments, especially the sequences featuring Billy Crystal, which stand out. About a 102-Minutes long, this truly is a near classic for Me!
Roth's direction is perfect. Billy Crystal's screenplay is witty and has himself using the key. Phedon Papamichael Jr.'s Cinematography is quite good. Music by James Newton Howard is top-notch.
Performance-Wise: Billy Crystal is selfishly convincing. The writer awards, the actor in him, the best role. Julia Roberts is highly competent. Plus, she looks ravishing! John Cusack is likable. Catherine Zeta-Jones is over-the-top. Hank Azaria gets into the skin of the character, and comes out like a proper prop. Stanley Tucci is incredible. Christopher Walken is wasted, but even then, he plays his part with sincerity. Seth Green brings the house down, he is wonderful. Scot Zeller is passable.
On the whole, This Rom-Com works big time! A Genuine Thumbs Up!