If chemistry were all, then the sparks
She plays Anna, an over-organized real-estate
“stager,” that person who comes in before an open house, puts out
flowers and bakes cookies, all to trick prospective buyers into
thinking they’re “home.” She and long-term beau Jeremy (
exclusive “Davenport” luxury apartment building. What they don’t have
is a date — for a wedding, or even plans for a date. Four years in and
workaholic boyfriend can’t pull the trigger on this “convenient”
romance.
But when he is off to a conference in
Anna leaps on a plane to go and close the deal. “I’m on a schedule,” she snaps when weather re-directs her to
Will mishap-prone Anna get them killed? Will she ever get past his nickname for her (“EEED-jut”) and see his charm?
name that comes to mind when you’re looking for a romantic comedy
director. He gives us a generous selection of heart-melting Adams
close-ups. But his touch is heavy-handed, the pacing is sluggish and he
doesn’t know how to use the locations for warmth or how to cast the
standard issue Irish bit players for “local color.” Romantic comedies
should sparkle. Tucker doesn’t do “sparkle.”
The “Made of Honor” screenwriters don’t deliver
enough jokes or feisty exchanges between the ill-matched traveling
companions. The PG rating robs the picture of that well-placed curse
that lets us laugh at the obstacles to love the couple encounter on
their quest.
It’s a romantic comedy. We know where this is going.
2 stars
Cast:
Director:
Running time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Industry rating: PG for sensuality and language
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