I want to start off by saying that I love Romantic Comedies. They make me feel all warm and gooey inside. Having said that though, I can't help but feel that Valentines Day was very much a disappointment. There are points in the film that are touching and sweet but in the long run become utterly forgettable. There isn't much time spent on each of the thousands of story lines within the film and it shows. Without this time to get involved in the characters, when they experience heartbreak its hard to empathize or feel for them much. The whole thing came out very bland.
Its hard to figure out where to start...
Ashton Kutcher's florist Reed Bennett was a good enough character. He believes in love and romance, but was blind to the fact that his girlfriend wasn't really the right one (what kind of name is Morley?). After hearing him talk about his best friend it's obviously he loves her. But why can't they see that?
His best friend played by Jennifer Garner is Julia Fitzpatrick, a elementary teacher dating Dr. Harrison Copeland (what a stretch for McDreamy, really) who turns out to have a double life. *shock* This has to be hands down, the worst part of the movie. They make McDreamy into a total sleaze! Who's freaking idea was it to have Patrick Dempsey for all of a good 10 or so minutes if that, and making him a bad guy! Shame, shame, shame. Maybe he enjoyed playing a different role, but as a huge fan it was very upsetting.
Most shocking scene goes to the ridiculously attractive Eric Dane (more Grey's doctors ay?). Dane plays an aging football star coming to terms with his career getting in the way of his dreams of having a family. Julia Roberts and The Hangover's Bradley Cooper seemed to have the most memorable story line of the film. Roberts and Cooper are passengers on a 14 hour flight to LA. During this time they share a few moments talking about what else? Love and Valentines Day. What makes the story even better is the fact that nothing happens between them romantically, they're just two passengers that are going to eventually part ways.
Jessica Beil's character became kind of a joke. A bitter single woman that throws an 'I Hate Valentines Day' party every year falling for a self proclaimed player, Jamie Foxx's second best sports newscaster Kelvin Moore in the end. wtf? There are more realistic lonely workaholics on VH1's Tough Love.
Taylor Swift was hilarious as a dumb high school girl dating an even dumber jock (Taylor Lautner) but they didn't serve any good purpose as mush as they did sheer nostalgic horror for some audience members reminded of similar experiences. I'm sure they're glad not having to pretend to like each other anymore.
The only thing in the way of Topher Grace and Anne Hathaway's Jason and Liz in there potential relationship is themselves. And Edgar and Estelle love each other deeply but have let a secret momentarily come between them.
It's hard to imagine all this problem and solution happening in one crazy day, but thats LA for you. I only recommend seeing this movie on your TV if your a fan of the genre, but otherwise I'd stick to Love Actually or He's Just Not That Into You.
Not to be outdone, Dr. Owen Hunt (another Grey's Anatomy character...sorry) went Greek God in Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Check for that review tomorrow ^_^ Peace!
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