Take some truly funny and talented actors from some of the best Australian television programs from the last couple of decades (Packed to the Rafters, Offspring, Doctor Doctor), rework a great comedy premise until it's a slow moving, stilted, awkward sort of drama that attempts some contrived version of female empowerment, cut out anything interesting and character development for the most part...and you have this mess of a movie. It made me feel uncomfortable and icky and sorry for the actors who got roped into doing it. Sally Phillips who proved her comedy chops in the British series Miranda and lots of great rom-coms, looked as miserable as I felt. I highly recommend you give this a miss. 3 stars for the cast only.
Review of How to Please a Woman
