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Adam Shankman
Choreographer -
Marc Lawrence
Writer -
Bronwen Hughes
Director -
Alexander Witt
Second Unit Director -
Rex Reddick
Stunts -
Larry Rippenkroeger
Stunts -
John Powell
Original Music Composer -
K.C. Hodenfield
First Assistant Director
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Wuchak 6/23/2021 3:58:12 PM
Fun road romcom with Ben Affleck, a zany Sandra Bullock and a great ending A man (Ben Affleck) sets out to fly from New York to Savannah to be married to his bride (Maura Tierney), but circumstances compel him to use other means of transportation with an attractive, but screwy traveling companion (Sandra Bullock). Will this new relationship and their misadventures change his plans over the course of the next two days? I’m a sucker for road movies and Affleck is great as the principled protagonist, but Bullock’s character, Sarah, is so erratic she becomes seriously irritating by the midpoint that it’s hard to see how anyone would find her appealing, at least as a possible lifelong companion. Thankfully, the sights are interesting and the pair’s mishaps are amusing enough (although I feel the script needed a rewrite to flush out better prospects). In addition, the last act is actually ballsy and totally changed any negative feelings I had. The movie’s not really anti-marriage; it just shows the awful truth and potential glory. In other words, it’s realistic and balanced. What’s funny is that Roger Ebert expressed outrage over the climax and called it smarmy. All I can say is he didn’t ‘get’ it because it’s not disingenuous at all. In fact, it’s revelatory; and wholly fits. I don’t want to say anything more because I don’t want to spoil it. Reflect on the key points and everything makes sense. The film runs 1 hour, 45 minutes and was shot in New York City, Washington DC, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Steve Zahn is on hand as the best man. GRADE: B-/C+
Sandra Bullock
Sarah LewisBen Affleck
Ben HolmesSteve Zahn
AlanMaura Tierney
BridgetBlythe Danner
VirginiaMichael Cudlitz
BartenderRonny Cox
HadleyRichard Schiff
Joe Farrell