Valentines Day
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner,
Director: Garry Marshall
Rating: ** (out of 5)
Summary: The intertwining stories of couples in Los Angeles over Valentines Day...
Since Sonofkermode does not believe in Valentines Day (especially if it includes seeing a movie from the director of Pretty Woman) I thought I would celebrate with a girlfriend. So off I went to Wandsworth cinema, bag of sweets in one hand, happy glow of anticipation for 2 hours of sentimental drivel in the other. My expectations were not very high but I did expect to be at least entertained. How wrong I was.
The plot is structured very much the same as 'He's Just Not That Into You' i.e. many stories running simultaneously with two central characters linking them altogether. These two leads are played by Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner and in my opinion Ashton is not a good enough actor to carry a film. He proved my theory correct many times over as the unbelievable love stricken lead - he just didn't seem that bothered about anything.
I liked 'He's Just Not That Into You' because I liked the characters and their stories, in this I didn't care about their story or what happened to them. None of them had any heart or soul.
My favourite character (Not that I could tell you her name!) was played by Julia Roberts but since she was probably only on screen for no more than 30 minutes, that might be the key factor in my favouritism. It was like being given a big chocolate heart and realising that it was a year out of date. You know it's tasteless and not good for you but your probably going to eat it anyway.
I wouldn't pay money to see this film but in 3 to 4 years time when it's premiering on ITV2 and I happen to be watching TV, it's cold outside and there is definitely NOTHING else on I'll probably give it another.
Love Mrs.Sonofkermode
argh, l couldn't agree with you more... the characters have been explored before, with far more grace and heart and compassion - yes, ofcourse l am talking about Love,actually. Taylor Swift caused me to convulse everytime she graced the screen; why they even gave her a role so substantial when she clearly has the acting skills of an 7th grade drama student, is beyond me.
ReplyDeleteJessica Biel was over the top and ridiculous, Jessica Alba was in it, why? Ashton Kutcher was probably the best thing in this - which is saying something - and he didn't even bat an eyelid when he was unceremoniously dumped...
Snore snore SNORE... leave the romantic mashups to the Brits.