This movie is better than you might have expected from the rush to release it specifically this weekend. In fact, this movie is as much fun as any megastar-ensemble-cast movie that I have ever seen.
The list of well-known male stars is endless … both McSteamy and McDreamy are here and play major parts … Bradley Cooper of “He’s Just Not That Into You” (another of my favorite recent chick flicks) … Ashton Kutcher plays a major part and really carries it off … Jamie Foxx is as good as ever … Hector Elizondo has a great performance … and Topher Grace is very good … many more.
The women of course are also stellar … Jennifer Garner as foil to both Ashton Kutcher and McDreamy … Anne Hathaway as the trash talking sex-phone-line girl with the big heart is terrific … Kathy Bates plays herself apparently … Queen Latifah is as clever as ever in her part as McSteamy’s agent and Anne Hathway’s forgiving boss …
Shirley McLaine is brilliant as the long-married woman who teaches her husband and Topher’s character what really matters when you decide if you like or love someone … Julia Roberts plays a slightly unusual part for her, but it morphs back to her more typical part (and stay for the credits, there is a really cute out-take where she does an homage … I won’t tell you for which previous part, if it is not obvious to you leave a comment on this post and I will tell you … and again, more women than you can shake a stick at.
The people intertwine constantly, but I found it quite easy to follow and enjoy the subtle connections. The places where they interacted more deeply were quite satisfying …
And of course the real question is whether the resolution to each story arc is what you want in this kind of movie. And I can say that I was pleased with how each of their lives turned out. Exactly what you would hope for if you are sentimental and / or romantic at heart …
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I can't wait to go see this movie!
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