Rating of
3/4
A Bit Forced But Still Charming
Franz Patrick - wrote on 01/20/08
I finally saw Adam Brody's charm after watching this film. Even though a lot of critics thought that this movie was weak and contrived, I thought it was consistent in its focus and very funny at times. Each character had some sort of purpose, which I liked. And even though the dialogue may sound forced sometimes, it's earnest so I've forgiven it and embraced it. In the end, I was more concerned with the movie's heart--its intent--than the style. Somehow, I managed to care for the characters even if they were well-to-do people. I thought the pacing was pretty good and the running time was reasonable. It may not be a great movie that will be remembered for the years to come but it's a nice movie to watch at night under your blankets.
