Even before the film started, one realizes where this film is going, so without any expectations, and nothing else good showing at the time this movie came on, we decided to take a chance. The film has some mildly funny moments. As directed by Robert Luketic, the movie shows no surprises, but it's amusing for a laugh, or two.
The premise is ridiculous, at best. In fact, the movie makers have taken pains to present the people of West Virginia in a dignified way, contrary to what some comments here indicate. In fact, the cashier, Rosalee, has a lot going for her. The premise is completely false, but again, this is an attempt to make a romantic comedy.
Rosalee finds out in the worst way, there's no place like home and real love is the one Pete feels for her. After all, he really knows what makes Rosalee tick, contrary to Tad Hamilton, the Hollywood "hunk", who is only playing a role, which proves to be the case when his agents come calling him for the new picture where he will be the star.
Kate Bosworth, as Rosalee, has some good moments. Topher Grace, who is a good actor, plays second fiddle to Josh Duhamel, the star of movies who thinks he might be in love. Nathan Lane and Sean Hayes have some funny moments too.
This is a film that will seem better when the viewer realizes what it is, pure escape, formula entertainment, and sits back, relaxes and have a few laughs while watching it.
The premise is ridiculous, at best. In fact, the movie makers have taken pains to present the people of West Virginia in a dignified way, contrary to what some comments here indicate. In fact, the cashier, Rosalee, has a lot going for her. The premise is completely false, but again, this is an attempt to make a romantic comedy.
Rosalee finds out in the worst way, there's no place like home and real love is the one Pete feels for her. After all, he really knows what makes Rosalee tick, contrary to Tad Hamilton, the Hollywood "hunk", who is only playing a role, which proves to be the case when his agents come calling him for the new picture where he will be the star.
Kate Bosworth, as Rosalee, has some good moments. Topher Grace, who is a good actor, plays second fiddle to Josh Duhamel, the star of movies who thinks he might be in love. Nathan Lane and Sean Hayes have some funny moments too.
This is a film that will seem better when the viewer realizes what it is, pure escape, formula entertainment, and sits back, relaxes and have a few laughs while watching it.