I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies, especially if I'm watching them on the big screen. Toss in some middling actors (IMO) like Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, and I'll barely consider watching it. So when I got some free tickets, I thought what the heck, I bundled in 2 friends along and trudged to I Utama to watch it.
And it turned out.. pretty enjoyable. I haven't enjoyed quite a movie this much in a while. It wasn't ground-breakingly spectacular, but it never felt like dull moment. This was probably due to the surprisingly good chemistry between the lead actors, and good pacing throughout the movie that you don't really get bored, despite knowing the ending the moment you step into the cinema. The funny parts of the movie was incredibly well-done, natural and just funny enough without resorting to gross, sexist, over-the-top gags (which is a rarity these days).
All in all, the movie is pretty smart in that it knows what it is - a pleasant feel-good romantic comedy. And it manage to do it exceedingly well by getting all the basics right and just a bit more, to get the audience engaged along with the right amount of humour that doesn't detract too much from the heart of the show.
Official synopsis from RottenTomatoes.com:
When high-powered book editor Margaret (SANDRA BULLOCK) faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she’s actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew (RYAN REYNOLDS), who she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family (MARY STEENBURGEN, CRAIG T. NELSON, BETTY WHITE) and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences.
My rating: 3 1/2 stars out of 5.
And it turned out.. pretty enjoyable. I haven't enjoyed quite a movie this much in a while. It wasn't ground-breakingly spectacular, but it never felt like dull moment. This was probably due to the surprisingly good chemistry between the lead actors, and good pacing throughout the movie that you don't really get bored, despite knowing the ending the moment you step into the cinema. The funny parts of the movie was incredibly well-done, natural and just funny enough without resorting to gross, sexist, over-the-top gags (which is a rarity these days).
All in all, the movie is pretty smart in that it knows what it is - a pleasant feel-good romantic comedy. And it manage to do it exceedingly well by getting all the basics right and just a bit more, to get the audience engaged along with the right amount of humour that doesn't detract too much from the heart of the show.
Official synopsis from RottenTomatoes.com:
When high-powered book editor Margaret (SANDRA BULLOCK) faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she’s actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew (RYAN REYNOLDS), who she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family (MARY STEENBURGEN, CRAIG T. NELSON, BETTY WHITE) and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequences.
My rating: 3 1/2 stars out of 5.
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