You know the film's in trouble from the start when you see Downey practicing pickup lines that are lame and would never work. These are the kind of lines a sheltered guy who has never had luck with women *imagines* are what Casanovas use.
The second problem is that Downey himself isn't believable. He seems to playing a beard in this film, a gay man that uses dating women to hide being gay, which is what he always seemed to be in real life. Perhaps the only point this film deserves is Downey making a brave admission, using the film to come out of the closet.
Ringwald is trying badly to seem adult here. But she can't overcome her image as the awkward whiny spoiled teen queen.
There's no laughs in the film, not much romance, and irritating characters. Avoid it.
The second problem is that Downey himself isn't believable. He seems to playing a beard in this film, a gay man that uses dating women to hide being gay, which is what he always seemed to be in real life. Perhaps the only point this film deserves is Downey making a brave admission, using the film to come out of the closet.
Ringwald is trying badly to seem adult here. But she can't overcome her image as the awkward whiny spoiled teen queen.
There's no laughs in the film, not much romance, and irritating characters. Avoid it.