I wasn't expecting much going into this movie. I have read numerous reviews of the movie and none had a positive word to say. I have to say for once I agree with those negative reviews.
It's not that the movie is that horrible. It's mediocre, but certainly not a horrible way to spend a couple of hours. The main problem is that for anyone who's seen any of the movie's promos, there is nothing left of the story that they aren't already familiar with. The whole plot is laid out by the promos, and nearly every major scene has been shown in one promo at least.
There, now that I have complained about that (a very common problem with many movies, but especially bad in this one) I can make the positive comments. Ashton Kutcher is good in a role that isn't a total doofus like the other movies/tv shows we've seen him in. I'd like to see him stretch some more of his dramatic acting chops. Brittany Murphey is cute in the movie. She's a great actress and not truly challenged by this movie, but she pulls off the cuteness very well.
I'm going to give the movie 3 out of 5. It's ok. There are laughs, but most are spoiled by the previews. The humor is mostly juvenile, but what could you really expect. This isn't Shakespeare.
It's not that the movie is that horrible. It's mediocre, but certainly not a horrible way to spend a couple of hours. The main problem is that for anyone who's seen any of the movie's promos, there is nothing left of the story that they aren't already familiar with. The whole plot is laid out by the promos, and nearly every major scene has been shown in one promo at least.
There, now that I have complained about that (a very common problem with many movies, but especially bad in this one) I can make the positive comments. Ashton Kutcher is good in a role that isn't a total doofus like the other movies/tv shows we've seen him in. I'd like to see him stretch some more of his dramatic acting chops. Brittany Murphey is cute in the movie. She's a great actress and not truly challenged by this movie, but she pulls off the cuteness very well.
I'm going to give the movie 3 out of 5. It's ok. There are laughs, but most are spoiled by the previews. The humor is mostly juvenile, but what could you really expect. This isn't Shakespeare.