Most rom-coms are crafted in such a way that we gotta become our most idiotic selves to enjoy them properly. This is not a huge problem as being dumbed down is part of the game filmmakers and viewers play together. Yes, it takes two to tango.
Is this one dumb enough? Definitely. Good enough? Meh. The premise is nothing original. Looks more like a random page from the recipe book for rom-coms. Doesn't make us care about any characters.
One thing stands out though: Sarah Felberbaum.
She is not only gorgeous (as usual), but also acts so naturally all through the film that you get frustrated they couldn't produce a better script for her.
Cameron Diaz shined in The Mask mostly because of her looks. Her presence in the film became almost as great an experience as the movie itself.
The ratio between Sarah Felberbaum and this stereotypical rom-com is way sharper. Felberbaum outgrows the mood of the film in every single scene.
Replace Luca Argentero with anyone else and the movie wouldn't lose anything. Replace Sarah Felberbaum, it might have sucked big time.
Is this one dumb enough? Definitely. Good enough? Meh. The premise is nothing original. Looks more like a random page from the recipe book for rom-coms. Doesn't make us care about any characters.
One thing stands out though: Sarah Felberbaum.
She is not only gorgeous (as usual), but also acts so naturally all through the film that you get frustrated they couldn't produce a better script for her.
Cameron Diaz shined in The Mask mostly because of her looks. Her presence in the film became almost as great an experience as the movie itself.
The ratio between Sarah Felberbaum and this stereotypical rom-com is way sharper. Felberbaum outgrows the mood of the film in every single scene.
Replace Luca Argentero with anyone else and the movie wouldn't lose anything. Replace Sarah Felberbaum, it might have sucked big time.