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- Review Date: May 7, 2007
- PG-13
- Genre: Comedy
- 2007
Common Sense Media says
Mostly forgettable romantic comedy for teens+.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this isn't your typical romantic comedy. After the main character's fiancé dies on the eve of her wedding day, she discovers that her husband-to-be hid the facts that he was a millionaire and had fathered a child with another woman. Out of grief, the characters act recklessly and have casual sex, overeat to the point of gluttony, and frequently get drunk. Tweens might initially want to see this because of Jennifer Garner's popular comedy 13 Going on 30, but this "chick flick" features very mature themes like death, infidelity, and deceit.
What's the story?
Jennifer Garner stars as Gray, a woman whose fiancé, Grady, dies on his bachelor-party fishing trip, so she spends what would've been her wedding day attending his funeral. After the funeral, Gray moves in with her beloved's odd-couple roommates -- responsible business partner Dennis and slacker Celestial Seasonings employee Sam (Kevin Smith). Complicating the new "three's company" balance is Fritz (Timothy Olyphant), Grady's womanizing high-school friend.Gray can't figure out why Fritz, a Hollywood director, is still hanging around their Boulder, Colo., bungalow until she finds out that Grady had never revealed a couple of important details about his life: He was a millionaire, and he was sending monthly payments to a woman and her son -- his son. When Grady's New-Agey baby mama (Juliette Lewis) and son show up wondering where their check is, the story comes even further apart.
Is it any good?
Even Alias devotees who adore Jennifer Garner will be disappointed by this unimpressive dramedy. At least Juliette Lewis and Kevin Smith are amusing as, respectively, an airheadish massage therapist who studies Chinese medicine and a robe-wearing, fast-talking layabout who likes to quote sayings printed on herbal-tea boxes. But a few funny lines can't save this romantic comedy from being utterly forgettable.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the many ways that people keep secrets. What would have happened if Grady hadn't died? In what ways are all the characters different than they first seem? After the funeral, how do Grady's best friends help support Gray? What are some examples of the characters acting selflessly? How is this movie similar to and different from other romantic comedies? What elements do most romantic comedies have in common?
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A must see for everyone who likes movies
This movie, while shallow when it comes to the sex scenes, has a moral value and just an overall amazing plot. Jennifer Garner is simply phenomenal. A lot of big issues come up like drug use and sex and death, and the film handles them almost perfectly. I give this film three thumbs up
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what an upset
this movie was nothing like previews said its deffinetly not a movie I or anyone should be recomending dont waste ur money on iit!
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Rather boring, unnecessary content
I was rather expecting your typical chick-flick, something reminiscent of 13 Going on 30. I was surprised in the sadness and adult content in the film. Both my roommate and I kept saying things like "That should not be happening" and "Was that really necessary?" The love scene was NOT necessary to get across the point of the action and the direction the story was heading in. The plot was slow and rather predictable. Had it not been for the two sidekick comedic relief characters, the movie would not have been that interesting. The ending left both my roommate and I feeling a bit disappointed, though happy for some of the characters. Be careful and know your audience when watching the movie.
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everyone sucked
except kevin smith and her other friend
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not very good
this movie was really sad. There is some adult material but a kid over 10 would be ok if they are used to adult material. I would not recomend this movie to you is you injoy happy movies. You would injoy it if you like getting DEPERESST ! ! ! !
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You will enjoy this if you have a passion for pointless movies
I have seen some dumb movies in my lifetime but this one gets the prize. It had no plot and no moral value or romance. It is too boring/depressing/immature for teens and adults and way innappropriate for kids. they have one scene where a woman acts/does something really horeish to another man right in front of her little boy
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it Makes the watcher want to live in a fantasy world
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Nadda
BOO Only good stuff was with Kevin Smith.
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| Studio: | Columbia Tristar |
| Director: | Susannah Grant |
| Cast: | Jennifer Garner, Kevin Smith, Timothy Olyphant |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 111 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 25, 2007 |
| DVD release date: | May 8, 2007 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | sexual content, language and some drug use. |
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