Overboard is a fun movie! It's also one of those romantic comedies that could have been really awful but manages, not only to be better then average but MUCH better then average despite the "Hollywood" tone through it. There are a couple of reasons for that number one being the chemistry Between Russell and Horn. Unlike a lot of Hollywood real life couples who do movies together and have NO chemistry, these two are the exception. You can feel as you watch the movie how much these two genuinely like each other-it shows in their work. They created a really fun, feel good, romantic comedy that neatly avoids being either to corny or to sappy. Instead it's just charming, fun and sweet-with a touch of hilarity now and then.
The other thing that Horn and Russell do is make this unbelievable story believable in a way. With other romantic comedies, for example "maid in manhatten", your always aware your watching Jennifer Lopez play a movie role. That happens in a lot of romantic comedies but in this, the characters created are fun and unique and you can buy into it without constantly thinking of the actors/actresses behind the roles.
It's rare that a movie can be THIS Hollywood and still come off as fun as it did. This is one the whole family can enjoy. It's a lot of fun watching The ritsy socialite with amnesia and the gruff carpenter with the heart of gold as they start to soften toward each other and ultimately fall in love. Best of all, the movie takes its time with that and doesn't just throw events in,it never becomes boring and it's always fun to watch.
Obviously, certain parts are unrealistic-but who cares? This is the perfect movie to watch when your at home sick, or your tired and want to perk up and it's also a great date movie as well as great family fun! My rating is 8 out of 10.
The other thing that Horn and Russell do is make this unbelievable story believable in a way. With other romantic comedies, for example "maid in manhatten", your always aware your watching Jennifer Lopez play a movie role. That happens in a lot of romantic comedies but in this, the characters created are fun and unique and you can buy into it without constantly thinking of the actors/actresses behind the roles.
It's rare that a movie can be THIS Hollywood and still come off as fun as it did. This is one the whole family can enjoy. It's a lot of fun watching The ritsy socialite with amnesia and the gruff carpenter with the heart of gold as they start to soften toward each other and ultimately fall in love. Best of all, the movie takes its time with that and doesn't just throw events in,it never becomes boring and it's always fun to watch.
Obviously, certain parts are unrealistic-but who cares? This is the perfect movie to watch when your at home sick, or your tired and want to perk up and it's also a great date movie as well as great family fun! My rating is 8 out of 10.