Two opposites brought together by the deaths of their best friends, they must now look after their god child Sophie. This film brings all the clichés out of the heart-shaped-box, and should of been called, Life As We Knew It Would End.
Katherine Heigl is her usual quirky self, whose portrayal of no-one-wants-to-marry-me characters has kept her career alive and strong. She is a worthy actress though, who avoids the tempting appeal of bimbo roles, and instead delivers quite brilliant comedy moments and touching emotional poignancy. She plays Holly, a neurotic baker, who was bffs with the mother of Sophie.
Josh Duhamel plays the rough-edged Eric, or Messer. A motor-bike riding, philandering slob who prefers the easy life.
I know what you are thinking, how could these two come together to raise a baby? They are so different! Well, with the magic of a last will and testament, the deceased parents of Sophie decided to throw caution to the wind and place this odd couple as the legal guardians of their baby. What ensues is a slapstick/emotional roller coaster that throws in the will-they-wont-they moments well all love to hate, and some baby theatrics that make us laugh, cry and throw up.
This is an enjoyable film, but one that you have to go in to expecting the Rom-Com treatment.
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