A newly wed man who believes he's just gotten hitched to the perfect woman encounters another lady on his honeymoon.A newly wed man who believes he's just gotten hitched to the perfect woman encounters another lady on his honeymoon.A newly wed man who believes he's just gotten hitched to the perfect woman encounters another lady on his honeymoon.
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The horrible crude scenes leave a bad taste and overshadow any funny scenes. I think the Farrelly Brothers wanted to recapture the success of "There's Something About Mary" -- but they've flopped hard.
The universe of "Mary" was completely wacky and any naughty parts just fit into that universe. This one feels like there were too many screenwriters tinkering with it. (5 are listed). Someone wrote a mainstream romantic comedy script -- then someone else (The Brothers, I'm guessing) came along and just stuck in gross shocking bits.
It's very uneven. It loses steam in the third act. Has a very unsatisfying and unpleasant ending. Carlos Mencia is obnoxious. Ben is looking too old to be playing these parts. Meanwhile, the girls still look 25.
The universe of "Mary" was completely wacky and any naughty parts just fit into that universe. This one feels like there were too many screenwriters tinkering with it. (5 are listed). Someone wrote a mainstream romantic comedy script -- then someone else (The Brothers, I'm guessing) came along and just stuck in gross shocking bits.
It's very uneven. It loses steam in the third act. Has a very unsatisfying and unpleasant ending. Carlos Mencia is obnoxious. Ben is looking too old to be playing these parts. Meanwhile, the girls still look 25.
I really enjoy this movie. No it's not in my top Farrelly Bros movies but a 5.8? 7.5 for me. I get sometimes remakes are judged more tough but where this isn't Dumb and Dumber, TSAM or Kingpin, it's a funny and entertaining movie.
I'm a little surprised at how badly people are panning this movie; I usually find IMDb ratings to be a good indicator. Many of the negative comments seem to be based on the movie not conforming to the typical 'good guy always wins,' formula driven, oh-so predictable crap that Hollywood tends to pump out. I see one reviewer here actually put "they couldn't even deliver the cliché ending" as if that is something to be strived for. As for me, if I want a morality lesson I'll go to church. If you're looking for a comedy to give you lessons on how to live your life, you've got serious problems.
I'm still only giving the movie a seven because it's a comedy, it's not like it was so moving that it changed my life or anything. As comedies go, though, I found it pretty good. It's not one of those constant, laugh a minute, slapstick comedies, but the parts that did make me laugh literally made me laugh out loud, which is pretty rare for me. All in all, this is one of the best comedies I have seen in years.
I'm still only giving the movie a seven because it's a comedy, it's not like it was so moving that it changed my life or anything. As comedies go, though, I found it pretty good. It's not one of those constant, laugh a minute, slapstick comedies, but the parts that did make me laugh literally made me laugh out loud, which is pretty rare for me. All in all, this is one of the best comedies I have seen in years.
I'm a big Ben Stiller fan overall so I usually watch almost all of his movies. Hes been know to be hit or miss with some movies. With some that have been reviewed favorably and some not so much. This is was the latter as this one was panned universally. However I urge people to watch it and give it chance itself because its definitely a good movie.
First this is a rom-com movie and what I usually enjoy about these type of films is the pacing is always pretty good. Thats no different with this film as it never feels like its draggy or boring at all. Keeps you engaged and entertained at all times because you're wondering what itll happen.
Second this had pretty good cast of actors/actresses who all did pretty well with source material at hand. I thought the story was very believeble and something that can honestly totally happen in real life.
The only reason I won't give the movie a 10 out of 10. Has to do with looking at the comedy in the film overall. While there were few scenes were I spit my water out laughing because it was so funny. There were others where I had a completely straight face as the jokes fell flat. I do believe also that a being Ben Stiller fan might make you review the movie more favorably I don't think reviews will be as favorable for non fan. However its still worth watch regardless.
First this is a rom-com movie and what I usually enjoy about these type of films is the pacing is always pretty good. Thats no different with this film as it never feels like its draggy or boring at all. Keeps you engaged and entertained at all times because you're wondering what itll happen.
Second this had pretty good cast of actors/actresses who all did pretty well with source material at hand. I thought the story was very believeble and something that can honestly totally happen in real life.
The only reason I won't give the movie a 10 out of 10. Has to do with looking at the comedy in the film overall. While there were few scenes were I spit my water out laughing because it was so funny. There were others where I had a completely straight face as the jokes fell flat. I do believe also that a being Ben Stiller fan might make you review the movie more favorably I don't think reviews will be as favorable for non fan. However its still worth watch regardless.
This movie is absolutely hilarious. The blonde actress is so funny in this role. Ben Stiller good as always. Lighten up people. This isn't supposed to be Citizen Kane.
Did you know
- TriviaThe film marks the twentieth anniversary of Ben Stiller and Jerry Stiller working in a film together. Their first appearance was in the John Cusack comedy-adventure À la poursuite de Lori (1987), in which they played father and son villains.
- GoofsWhen Lila is wiping the cream off her face, the red makeup used to create a sunburn can be seen on the towel she uses.
- Crazy creditsAfter the completion of the end credits, there is a scene showing Eddie Cantrow's (Ben Stiller) bunkmate at camp saying good night and then snorting cocaine (in reference to the deviated septum scene in the film).
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to remove a strong visual sex reference, sight of a donkey's erect penis in close proximity to a woman, in order to obtain a 15 classification. An uncut 18 classification was available.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: Making 'The Heartbreak Kid' (2007)
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- Also known as
- La mujer de mis pesadillas
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- Budget
- $60,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $36,787,257
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,022,105
- Oct 7, 2007
- Gross worldwide
- $128,453,183
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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