This film is about Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal) who is a pharmaceutical sales rep who seems to not be very successful despite his charm with women. His product, Zoloft, keeps being shot down by doctors who want the rival Prozac instead. He meets Maggie (Anne Hathaway) who suffers from early onset Parkinson and they both discover more than they intended to about themselves and each other.
The movie is alright. It has its ups and downs. It is humorous and keeps you interested, but some scenes seem a little too drawn out. There are many scenes of unnecessary sex and nudity that make you feel like they were thrown in for shock value rather than necessity. The dialogue is nicely written, and the relationship between Jamie and Maggie is more of a realistic interpretation rather than a fairytale one, however, in the end it can't escape its juvenile fate. Though, it does show a good example of true love and sacrifice. There was just a little too much sex and nudity for me, which tarnishes the beauty of the outcome of this film. I would have liked it way more if it wasn't for that.
Oh yeah, it also tells of the beginning of Viagra and the rep who pushed it.
Overall Grade: B
-Ethan Brehm
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