Rated PG-13 for language
Starring Julia Roberts, Billy Crystal, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Cusack, Hank Azaria, Christopher Walken, Seth Green
Directed by Joe Roth
The Story:
Lee Phillips (Crystal) has been fired as a movie publicist by his boss (Stanley Tucci). However, when the latest film is being held hostage by director Hal Weidmann (Walken) they beg Lee to come back and try and save the movie that stars the split power couple of Gwen and Eddie (Zeta-Jones and Cusack). Can Lee save the movie and the couple?
I may be in the minority but I am one of the few that likes this movie.
I found the film to be very funny and engaging when normally all-star films like this flop.
With Crystal as the helm as one of the writers, all of the characters have a unique voice and vision within the film. Even the smallest parts have something to add overall to the film.
Hank Azaria probably has the best role in the film as the home-wrecking Spaniard with the crazy accent. :)
It's an interesting, if madcap look at life behind the camera as well for Hollywood stars.
You can see the romantic setups coming from a mile away, but with the cast and storyline that's assembled, it is definitely a ride worth taking.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I do own a copy of this movie, and I would say it gets a spin every few years.
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