Kirpianuscus
the ambition to propose more than a romantic story is the basic virtue of film. the stories of two people who becomes parents, a couple, a family, has a great potential without be an original subject. and two good looking actors in lead roles represents a good point. Josh Duhamel does a good job in a role who explores the paternity in smart manner , using humor and drama in right doses. sentimental, decent, proposing solutions and reflecting a serious problem of every day reality, it seems be a little different by many other too sweet romantic stories. sure, it has a precise target and the need to respect the last decade rules of genre. but it has all points to not be boring or pathetic. and Katherine Heigl gives her the best.
Taylor Kingston
Yet another movie with low ratings that I do not understand, nor do I wish to understand. I don't care why people didn't like it. All that matters to me, is that I liked it. It's the only thing that counts. Just because people don't like a certain movie, doesn't mean it's not good. And I know that the general population voting that it's not a great movie, usually means it's not, but you may like it.This movie is about Holly and Messer getting thrown into an impossible situation. Years ago they were set up by their two best friends, but the date didn't go well. They spend the next few years having to interact with each other, for the sake of their friends. But when their best friends, Peter and Alison, die in a car crash and they are appointed custody of their young daughter, Sophie. Holly and Messer try to share the responsibilities of parenthood, but at times think it wasn't the best decision being named guardians.Recommended for: Katherine Heigl fans, comedy fans, romantic comedy fans.Best part of the movie: When Messer and Holly work things out.Worst part of the movie: The poop scene.Overall, I give this movie an 8 out of 10, which in my ratings book is: Awesome.
mephotography2001
In this romantic comedy, two people who really don't like each other become joint guardians of their best friends' infant daughter when catastrophe strikes. Katherine Heigl does a good job being Katherine Heigl with her usual blend of vulnerable and cattiness, and Josh Duhamel just plays "a guy", a mostly self-centered skirt-chaser, so he probably didn't really have to work too hard, but it was heart-warming to watch his character evolve as he spent more time with the kid. There aren't any big surprises and the ending is exactly what you'd expect (unless you've never seen a romantic comedy before), but overall I found this enjoyable, a fun escape if you're looking for a little light fare. 7/10
Some Dude
It is a given that all non-documentary movies require some suspension of disbelief. However, they are still required to meet some level of plausibility. This movie doesn't make it.The entire premise of the movie is that two people who can't stand each other would agree to take on the responsibility of raising a kid for parents who never bothered to tell them they were appointed as guardians. This is simply preposterous on too many levels for any rational human to accept. Maybe if this were sold as a fantasy, it might have a chance, but I doubt it would work.I bailed after the first half hour.
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