Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 12:26 am
This movie got a bad rap because it has Affleck and J'Lo and came out right after Gigli. Plus, Smith got ripped by his fans for straying from his formula here like Adam Sandler did for Big Daddy.
Let me clear some things up:
1. J'Lo is in it for about 5 minutes.
2. This is normal Affleck, not the action star Affleck.
3. Kevin Smith made the film.
4. If you don't like Kevin Smith, its NOTHING like his other films.
Affleck plays a single father who has to leave his big life in NY behind to raise his kid in New Jersey. He has trouble adapting.
That's it. No complicated story. No Jason Mewes (Jay). No convienience store. No drug jokes.
This is an actual human story directed by Kevin. Of course, those of you who get Smith understand that all his movies have a lesson, but this one doesn't hide it between pop culture discussions.
Affleck is likeable here...really. Carlin is in his most serious role ever and does it very well. Liv is just hot and actually leaves you wanting to know more about her character. The star though is the little girl, she really steals the show.
Smith gets his trademark cameos in, but I won't ruin the "who".
This is easily Smith's most mainstream film, and ironically, the one he'll be least known for.
For Smith fans this is a must see, but I must recommend you see it with the understanding that this is a mature comedy. If you can't handle that, then I say: Grow the fuck up. Its his career and if he wants to try new things its his right to do so.
For everyone else, unless you absolutely hate happy endings, then you'll at least not be bored.
Special notice, ladies will love this movie as it portrays a cute child, a loving husband, sexual tension, and family values. Expect sex.
7 out of 10. (a few forced scenes and the presence of J'Lo...)
Let me clear some things up:
1. J'Lo is in it for about 5 minutes.
2. This is normal Affleck, not the action star Affleck.
3. Kevin Smith made the film.
4. If you don't like Kevin Smith, its NOTHING like his other films.
Affleck plays a single father who has to leave his big life in NY behind to raise his kid in New Jersey. He has trouble adapting.
That's it. No complicated story. No Jason Mewes (Jay). No convienience store. No drug jokes.
This is an actual human story directed by Kevin. Of course, those of you who get Smith understand that all his movies have a lesson, but this one doesn't hide it between pop culture discussions.
Affleck is likeable here...really. Carlin is in his most serious role ever and does it very well. Liv is just hot and actually leaves you wanting to know more about her character. The star though is the little girl, she really steals the show.
Smith gets his trademark cameos in, but I won't ruin the "who".
This is easily Smith's most mainstream film, and ironically, the one he'll be least known for.
For Smith fans this is a must see, but I must recommend you see it with the understanding that this is a mature comedy. If you can't handle that, then I say: Grow the fuck up. Its his career and if he wants to try new things its his right to do so.
For everyone else, unless you absolutely hate happy endings, then you'll at least not be bored.
Special notice, ladies will love this movie as it portrays a cute child, a loving husband, sexual tension, and family values. Expect sex.
7 out of 10. (a few forced scenes and the presence of J'Lo...)