In `America's Sweethearts', the story of two superstars who broke up and the people around them plays out while we witness many of Hollwood's foibles in the background. No cliché is safe: the agent who is not beyond using his manipulative skills to sell his own grandmother; The diva who is incapable of thinking about anything or anybody but in terms of herself; the movie star whose insecurity leads him to accept any nonsensical garbage; the director whose eccentricity borders on insanity and the studio exec whose conscience could fit on the head of a pin.
Apart from these characterizations and several misunderstandings, much of the humor is derived from the observation that Hollywood people often seem to say the opposite of what they mean. Sometimes, it is funny, and sometimes it misses the mark.
While the ending is very funny, it does stretch what the audience might be willing to accept as realistic. But then, it could be its own tongue-in-cheek attempt to portray the over the top movie reality that it mocks in its first few minutes.
As an aside, it is interesting to see what Julia Roberts would look like if she were 60 pounds heavier.
Quite a passable comedy, especially for those who appreciate Hollywood culture.
Apart from these characterizations and several misunderstandings, much of the humor is derived from the observation that Hollywood people often seem to say the opposite of what they mean. Sometimes, it is funny, and sometimes it misses the mark.
While the ending is very funny, it does stretch what the audience might be willing to accept as realistic. But then, it could be its own tongue-in-cheek attempt to portray the over the top movie reality that it mocks in its first few minutes.
As an aside, it is interesting to see what Julia Roberts would look like if she were 60 pounds heavier.
Quite a passable comedy, especially for those who appreciate Hollywood culture.