There are several nice laughs to be had and it's mostly a fun watch. But, there's not that many laughs and there are quite a few "dry spells", fun-wise. The idea that the main story does not have a happy-end is refreshing, but, then it descends into using a secondary story to have a happy-ending, which is bad.
The main problem is that it's way too simplistic and shallow for that level of funny and fun.
Bridget Wilson, who has a good comedic talent, is simply wasted here, because she plays it straight for the most part. Jerry O'Connell simply doesn't have it in him do carry the whole comedy by himself. Ryan Reynolds was at the start of his take on absurdist comedy and the immaturity shows. Others don't have big enough roles to influence much.
So, if you want to watch a decent romantic comedy and can't find another, this will do, but, please, look harder, you're bound to find better.
The main problem is that it's way too simplistic and shallow for that level of funny and fun.
Bridget Wilson, who has a good comedic talent, is simply wasted here, because she plays it straight for the most part. Jerry O'Connell simply doesn't have it in him do carry the whole comedy by himself. Ryan Reynolds was at the start of his take on absurdist comedy and the immaturity shows. Others don't have big enough roles to influence much.
So, if you want to watch a decent romantic comedy and can't find another, this will do, but, please, look harder, you're bound to find better.