"Just Visiting" may seem like a familiar fish-out-of-water comedy. It sure didn't look like much in the previews. That's why I found it surprisingly delightful. I laughed a good deal, and often kept a smile on my face. There are certain moments where they push the fish-out-of-water gags too far (drinking out the toilet? that was too much!) and brief moments of crude humor that we could've done without. But we are stuck in the eye of this tornado of gross-out comedies, and believe me this is nothing! I think you'll find it surprisingly tame, and you can even watch it with the whole family.
Watching the great Jean Reno is worth the admission alone. He turns in another fine performance. Of course, I wasn't too thrilled (like always) about the little subplot involving Christina Applegate's nice, naive character engaged to this stuck-up, unlikable airhead (Matt Ross). But I'm going to let that slide, since it was damn funny watching his stuck-up character get humiliated in some of the gags. Then again, this is a magical fantasy where it's important to suspend disbelief. I also have to note Tara Reid, who annoyed the hell out of me as the stereotypical blonde airhead in "Josie and the Pussycats." She's very likable in this movie, and she surely made up for that poor career move. Tara's a beautiful, charming actress with a one-in-a-million smile. I would hope to see her in more likable roles like this. And Carson, you're a lucky man!
"Just Visiting" is just a good ol' time at the movies. Fun, lightweight entertainment that will keep you smiling. I can't see why it bombed. But you can now catch it on video and DVD, and I highly suggest you check it out.
My score: 7 (out of 10)
Watching the great Jean Reno is worth the admission alone. He turns in another fine performance. Of course, I wasn't too thrilled (like always) about the little subplot involving Christina Applegate's nice, naive character engaged to this stuck-up, unlikable airhead (Matt Ross). But I'm going to let that slide, since it was damn funny watching his stuck-up character get humiliated in some of the gags. Then again, this is a magical fantasy where it's important to suspend disbelief. I also have to note Tara Reid, who annoyed the hell out of me as the stereotypical blonde airhead in "Josie and the Pussycats." She's very likable in this movie, and she surely made up for that poor career move. Tara's a beautiful, charming actress with a one-in-a-million smile. I would hope to see her in more likable roles like this. And Carson, you're a lucky man!
"Just Visiting" is just a good ol' time at the movies. Fun, lightweight entertainment that will keep you smiling. I can't see why it bombed. But you can now catch it on video and DVD, and I highly suggest you check it out.
My score: 7 (out of 10)