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Alright, so I waited 90 minutes for something to happen in this movie. I mean, I was hoping for a cool plot twist or something. Instead, I was just bored. I was trying to like at least one of the characters, but the main characters were shallow and annoying. The supporting players weren't around long enough for the audience to get to know them. I'm glad I had a free pass to the movies when I saw this, because I'd have been upset if I shelled out 9 bucks for it.

A fun movie if you're in you're late 20's/early-mid 30's and contemplating that next step in your life. Joey Slotnick's getting married (to a lovely Paula Devicq), but is feeling the temptation of a hot ex who's blown into town. Great character studies, with some familiar faces if you watch Fox and WB shows -- Devicq(Party of 5), Greg Grunberg (Felicity), Nadia Dajani (Ned & Stacey). The best part of the movie was Peter Himmelman's soundtrack. He's a tremendous songwriter who doesn't get nearly enough airplay on the radio. I liked this movie, it reminded me of Singles, with more realistic characters(No offense, Mr. Crowe). This is one of those movies that always shows up on Starz or Showtime...so check it out next time you see it listed.

"Against the Grain" was a great show, but was mired in a weak NBC Friday Night lineup, and therefore died a slow death. About the trials and tribulations of a high school football coach and his family in Texas, you didn't have to be a football fan to appreciate this show. Great for the family, with the right combination of comedy, drama, and a lesson to be learned. It's a shame a fine program like this gets canned after a half season, and garbage like "Family Matters" lasts for a decade! Furthermore, the girls will like to see a young Ben Affleck, and the guys get to check a out a young Robin Lively!