Muffin Top: A Love Story

If I could give 0 stars, I would give that.

Please, if you are, or have a loved one who is overweight, or in general you care about the dignity of other people, do not watch this. If you find this very real issue funny, and you like cheap, low quality "humor" on the expense of overweight people, go for it.

This film tries to sell itself as "feminist" which should be about inclusiveness and acceptance, however any solution to the problem is that you have the right to have body modifications, however it never teaches anything about accepting people as they are, or God forbid, that an overweight person could be as lovable, sweet and valuable to society as a thin one. Instead, it equates the value of a woman with the value of her body image.

The "love" part is also very shallow, the guy has controlling tendencies and there is no real chemistry.

When I spotted this movie on my On Demand I was intrigued and could not wait to watch it. I love a good "underdog movie" and I really loved this movie until David Arquette's terrible British accent made an appearance. It's so ridiculous it makes the movie unwatchable for me. Why oh why did they have to force this actor who is strained in the easiest of characters to have a British accent. Most of the characters are relatable and likable with the acception of one... David Arquette's character made this movie a one star for me. Without him..I would've given it 4 stars. i would recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a good comedy but have your finger ready on the fast forward button for David Arquette's laughable scenes.

Winning performance by Cathryn Michon anchors this quirky, often very funny take on female insecurities in modern society. After her pompous husband leaves her for a much younger woman, Suzanne Nicholson (Michon) embarks on a journey of a self-discovery....well, sort of. Full of self-deprecating humor and peppered by wonderful cameos by well known TV-personalities and stars. There is an easy, likable charm to the flick despite running out of steam after an hour or so with usual rom-com tropes to give the movie a feel-good ending. Gary Anthony Williams makes a huge impact in brief cameo as a health guru.

We watched "Muffin Top: A Love Story" last night and laughed ourselves to sleep. What a truly well crafted movie all around.When we first turned on the movie, we weren't quite sure what to expect but it didn't take long for us to realize that we had stumbled upon a true gem. The script is smart and hilarious as is Cathryn Michon. Throughout the film, I kept getting flashes of "Lucy" whenever a piece of "physical" comedy was so adeptly executed. I was aware that she could write well but had no clue that she would be as proficient as she is in all other aspects of the film making process. The entire cast is wonderful. Don't miss this movie - What a treat.

I felt an unbiased review was needed here, given most of the other reviewers appear to be somehow affiliated with the film (this is nowhere close to a 10/10). And this is most certainly NOT a "great insight into what all women think". (Heaven forbid).

The premise behind Muffin Top was promising: a feminist take on a romantic comedy. Unfortunately the story was predictable, the characters hollow and the protagonist unsympathetic.

And let's not forget the same frothy pop song that played throughout virtually every scene in the movie. It's clear that once they had paid for that dreary ditty they were determined to wring every last cent's worth out of their questionable investment.

Unfortunately the protagonist, played by Cathryn Michon, wasn't particularly likable. She whines constantly, is overly dramatic about the injustice of how her ex, her dates and the world treats her, and is completely self-centred. I felt that Michon was cast well and could have been more relatable and interesting as a character if she had been given a more solid script with which to work.

And good grief, whose choice was it to cast David Arquette as an Englishman? That accent was atrocious.

Positive points? The weight loss coach played by Gary Anthony Williams was funny, the lighting looked professional, and if you need a movie playing in the background while you do something else more interesting, this does the trick.