Title: A little balance...
Product review: I don't usually do reviews, but I couldn't let this sit with an average 4-star rating. Especially since that 4-star rating - along with the cast - enticed me to watch it, thereby wasting 2 1/4 hours of my life. Even what works best in this movie is completely formulaic and predictable. What doesn't work - most glaringly - is the non sequitur sub-plot featuring an utterly unnecessary character who was made central for reasons only the creators could possibly fathom (perhaps to humor a producer?). Largely because of this sub-plot - but also for an apparent phobia of editing in general, revealed in such worthless gems as Cameron Diaz's unfunny staring contest with a dog - the film is at least 45 minutes too long. Though listed under comedies, the laughs are few, far between, and generally weak. Best skip it.
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