Although I'm somewhat embarrassed to say it, I absolutely loved this film. It doesn't break any new ground but it is very successful in being what it is - a fun and very cute little movie with engaging stars and predictable yet enjoyable set pieces.
Say what you will about Ms. Lohan as a person, as an actress she has extraordinary screen presence. You can't take your eyes off of her and she brings legitimacy to every scene she's in. Ditto for young Mr. Pine who performs very admirably throughout.
The script is pretty much rote Hollywood material, but it succeeds in connecting all the dots and not overextending itself. It is thankfully light on the cringe inducing awkward dialogue that plagues recent comedies. The direction by Donald Petrie is professional in that it doesn't draw too much attention to itself and keeps the proceedings moving at a pace that is brisk but not hurried.
In all, I smiled widely throughout, laughed often and welled up slightly at the appropriately contrived yet not glib coda.
Say what you will about Ms. Lohan as a person, as an actress she has extraordinary screen presence. You can't take your eyes off of her and she brings legitimacy to every scene she's in. Ditto for young Mr. Pine who performs very admirably throughout.
The script is pretty much rote Hollywood material, but it succeeds in connecting all the dots and not overextending itself. It is thankfully light on the cringe inducing awkward dialogue that plagues recent comedies. The direction by Donald Petrie is professional in that it doesn't draw too much attention to itself and keeps the proceedings moving at a pace that is brisk but not hurried.
In all, I smiled widely throughout, laughed often and welled up slightly at the appropriately contrived yet not glib coda.
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