This movie follows a mother (Pfeiffer) who falls for a younger man (Rudd) while her daughter (Ronan) falls in love for the first time. Ullman plays Mother Nature, who messes with their fates. Read more
| Starring | Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, Sarah Alexander |
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| Director | Amy Heckerling |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
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This movie follows a mother (Pfeiffer) who falls for a younger man (Rudd) while her daughter (Ronan) falls in love for the first time. Ullman plays Mother Nature, who messes with their fates.
| Starring | Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, Sarah Alexander, Tracey Ullman, Fred Willard, Henry Winkler, Stacey Dash, Jon Lovitz |
|---|---|
| Director | Amy Heckerling |
| Studio | HIGH FLIERS |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 37 mins Watch now: 1 hr 34 mins |
| Certificate | DVD: |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Language | DVD: English Watch Online: English |
| Released | DVD: 23 Jun 2008 Watch now: 21 Sep 2009 Production year: 2007 |
| Watch now | Subscribe and watch this as part of an unlimited package. |
| Format | DVD |
Oh dear. As a rule, I prefer not to write bad or negative reviews of my rentals but I think I ought to warn punters about this one. Despite its auspicious cast and glitzy, compelling showbiz appearance, it has nothing going for it. And I mean nothing: no real storyline, no plot, no character development and certainly no genuine amusement. You might use the epithets 'Iightweight' or 'fluffy romantic comedy' on a good day when you're feeling generous but this is SO lightweight it barely registers. Events revolve around Rosie (Michelle Pfeiffer), a TV producer, and Adam (Paul Rudd), a newly-cast actor and Rosie's toy-boy; the theme of the story is based on the age-gap between them. The interplay between these lovers provides a certain chemistry, possibly the movie's only redeeming feature. Unfortunately, this age-gap thing is unconvincing, despite Rudd's over-played puppy-dog-cute youthful enthusiasm. The result is a very unfunny comedy that desperately contrives to salvage credibility but only manages a piece of tepid satire, at best. Writer-director Amy Heckerling may have forged her reputation with savvy, smart comedies such as 'Clueless' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High', but this effort has none of their charm and sparkle. This is one of the worst films I've seen this year. Not recommended.
If you like romantic comedys then this is worth a watch, a bit silly but a good cast and a sweet film.