Rating of
2/4
The Whiny Diaries
goodfellamike - wrote on 10/26/08
A lifeless and uncharismatic dramedy with a very phony sentimental relationship at its core (between Johansson and the child, whom we never really get to know or like); Giamatti and especially Linney overplay the upscale, neglectful parents and turn in rather hateful performances. Scarlett would be deserved of some sympathy if it didn't take her the entire length of the movie to finally stand up for herself. There's also the expected meet cute romantic angle for the heroine, and when all is done, we realize we never cared for any of these people. Blah! Final Grade: C-
