Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin star in a romantic comedy that takes the complexities of relationships to new levels!
On paper, this film should not work. Here we have some of the all time greatest talent in the movie industry thrust into a Rom-Com that, on the surface, seems hopelessly benign. However, there is a pumping heart to this story that connects with the audience, and makes some poignant remarks about the modern way of living love. Rather than offer two hours of misunderstandings and brooding comments, director Nancy Meyers prefers to explore a rather typical relationship with an untypical grit.
The film is full of character development, subtlety and realism that appeal to the modern viewer, and the comedic moments do not shy away from the awkward, instead embracing it with a vengeance. Streep is always impressive, but gives this film the warm foundation it needs to stay afloat, while Martin and Baldwin offer more intriguing performances and characters that give the film its entertainment edge.
Streep's kids remain irrelevant blurs in the film, which works well to focus on the relationships that her character are going through, but leaves for an undeveloped element to the movie. As with most films within this genre, the soundtrack is carefully chose to evoke the emotions of willing audience, and adds to the pleasurable feel of the film.
A Rom-Com worth watching for excellent performances and a story that adds something new to an already saturated genre.
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