Mr Black
I had never heard of this movie before and only picked it up because Jennifer Aniston is it and generally I enjoy all her films.
This is a quirky tale for sure but a lot of fun.
Lots of crazy characters all around and some pretty big names in the acting business.
I think the characters really make this film what it is.
My only problem with this film is the scene near the end where George and Linda make up and kiss - and the crowd starts cheering and clapping.. Seriously? How many times does that scene have to be in a movie before they realize after the first 10000 times,, IT'S BEEN DONE ALREADY... wow,.
Other than that a fun film, fun characters, funny story.
FountainPen
Oh Yes!! This little beauty makes us for many crappy films, yes indeed.
Jennifer Aniston was wonderful, proved she can act (for the doubters), maintained her super sex-appeal throughout, fitted in perfectly with all the other characters in the flick. No one was a disappointment. Paul Rudd was ideally cast opposite her, and had many chances to shine. all of which he took advantage of. Alan Alda was priceless ~ whatta cool part he played!!
The author guy with the minimal loin cloth was marvellously understated, a real gem in this whiz of a piece of entertainment. I feel like seeing this again right away, probably missed a few bits of business.
A terrific movie to watch in a group or on your own. It had lots of twists & turns, took me by surprise often. This flick is a rare treat, not ofetn I rate anything over a 6.
SEE IT !! Highly-recommended to everyone, other than party-poopers.
mgulev
Paul R and Jennifer A play a couple who think they'll make it big in the big city. When things go sour and they have to give up their "luxurious" apartment, they end up in a commune and have their relationship tested.This is a typical "fish-out-of-water" comedy, where Paul and Jennifer must try to change their previous capitalist ways to live in a "sharing" community. It's not without smiles, but the big laughs are few and far between. Oh, there IS character development. Both Paul and Jennifers characters grow from their experiences and Pauls sister-in-law makes an (un?)espected decision.There are better ways to spend an evening, but if you just want to relax on the couch and not think too much - there you go.
Jacob Rosen
There's not too much going on here. Idiosyncratic comedian David Wain directs and co-writes a trifle about two yuppies (Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston) forced to relocate to Georgia and end up on a commune run by a spiritualist with hidden intentions (Justin Theroux). There isn't a moment that isn't predictable with only a couple of modest laughs. Rudd is quickly turning into the Everyman of ca-ca jokes (not a good thing) while Aniston still would rather take roles that highlight her beauty rather than the more demanding ones (such as "The Good Girl") that she attempted shortly after her film career began in earnest. Director Wain offers no indication that his style of humor (wacky, awkward moments) has the heft that is needed to distinguish it from anyone else; it's unfortunately evident he belongs here in the stable of Judd Apatow's bland filmmakers.
AD
