Where can I start with this movie? It isn't pretty. The two lead characters Abby (Katherine Heigl) is a neurotic, stubborn, frigid woman; who is the producer of a local T.V. talk-show. Mike (Gerald Butler) has a caveman-like personality which he displaces on his cable access show, with an overactive libido that does all his thinking. Mike has nothing good to say about women on his show. In generals, you wonder who broke his heart, stomped on it, and then tossed it up in the air like confetti.
The couple's chemistry was laughable. As you end up totally disliking Abby and feeling sorry for Mike. You end up not caring if they end up together or stay alone. The true scene-stealer was their two co-stars Cheryl Hines and John Michael Higgins, who I wish had more scene time. They played the two married co-host of the morning talk-show produced by Abby.
The only two memorable scene between Abby and Mike were the orgasm and masturbation scenes. This was clearly a tribute to "When Harry met Sally". The restaurant scene with the vibrator underwear was a funny twist, and the baseball masturbation scene that allow me to tolerate this film. This is a dismal try to create a good romantic comedy. Please try again!!!
I give this movie 2 1/2 stars.
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