Here is a perfect example that confuses and funny film with a "good" film. This film starring Kristen Bell as Marni, a once-nerdy teenager who discovers that her brother is about to marry Joanna, her bully from high school (Odette Yustman). Her mom (Jamie Lee Curtis) also discovers that Joanna's aunt (Sigourney Weaver) was her high school rival.
This film was laughable throughout and had some great characters. However, it seemed that, even though the lines were good, the SCRIPT was messy. There were several parts that seemed key, but were never again mentioned or referred to. It was as though the writers made a list of events and scenarios and just cut and pasted them into the script without any remembrance that they existed. It's also frustrating when conflicts are forced into a movie just because the characters don't handle the situations realistically--as though there is no other way to work those conflicts into the film.
Kyle Bornheimer, who plays one of Joanna's ex-boyfriends, is the highlight of this film, as he adds a great sense of refreshing humor that I wish was in most films. Otherwise, this film is funny, but confusing where it shouldn't be. The acting is good too (with the exception of one or two actors), but the resolution of the story seems forced and unrealistic.
If I were to grade this film on how much I liked it and how much I wanted to see it again, I would give it an A, because it's funny and innocent. But as far as the quality of the film, I would have to go towards a C+ maybe. So, for my overall grade, I will average the two out.
Overall Grade: B
-Ethan Brehm
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