Quite a non-interesting comedy. Beyond the gag of having the slim Paltrow play an overweight, there is not too much fun in this film.
The saying 'see the interior beauty' is translated ad-literam when a bachelor confesses his problems to a TV host and wizard (?). From this moment he does not see any longer the real physical appearance of the opposite sex persons, but rather their true soul. Is the world better? Apparently yes, for him, but not for the viewer. The story is not convincing, and the film fails where any romantic comedy should succeed - making us identify with the characters, and see the darlings the way they see it. This simply does not happen, and even the excellent Paltrow marks a low in her acting career.
A film to forget. Avoid it! 6/10, and I feel I was generous.
The saying 'see the interior beauty' is translated ad-literam when a bachelor confesses his problems to a TV host and wizard (?). From this moment he does not see any longer the real physical appearance of the opposite sex persons, but rather their true soul. Is the world better? Apparently yes, for him, but not for the viewer. The story is not convincing, and the film fails where any romantic comedy should succeed - making us identify with the characters, and see the darlings the way they see it. This simply does not happen, and even the excellent Paltrow marks a low in her acting career.
A film to forget. Avoid it! 6/10, and I feel I was generous.