There is a big difference between a 7 and a 6 to me. I tape and keep any movie that is a 7 or better. I don't tape or keep any movie that is a 6 or less. So, when I have to make a decision on a movie that could go either way, it is a tough call. I figure this movie is about a 6.5. Rounded up, what do you have?
Even then, I could only give it a 6.5 because 1) I love Meg Ryan. 2) Romantic comedies are my favorite genres. 3) The ending was fairly nice. It took all that just to get a 6.5. That tells you a lot.
This movie was slow and sometimes boring and almost always not engaging. I was extremely disappointed in the chemistry (or lack thereof) between Ryan and Broderick (whom I also like). The writing failed to grip the audience. The plot idea is preposterous. And, the comedy part of "romantic comedy" was largely absent. Too bad. It could have been a good movie ... if it was just a different movie.
Even then, I could only give it a 6.5 because 1) I love Meg Ryan. 2) Romantic comedies are my favorite genres. 3) The ending was fairly nice. It took all that just to get a 6.5. That tells you a lot.
This movie was slow and sometimes boring and almost always not engaging. I was extremely disappointed in the chemistry (or lack thereof) between Ryan and Broderick (whom I also like). The writing failed to grip the audience. The plot idea is preposterous. And, the comedy part of "romantic comedy" was largely absent. Too bad. It could have been a good movie ... if it was just a different movie.