Sunday, September 13, 2009

ALL ABOUT STEVE




Romantic Comedy

PRINCIPAL CAST MEMBERS
Sandra Bullock: crossword puzzle constructor Mary Horowitz
Beth Grant: her mom
Howard Hessman: her father
Bradley Cooper: CCN cable news cameraman Steve Muller
Thomas Haden Church: CCN on-camera reporter Hartman Hughes
Ken Jeong: CCN producer Angus

REVIEW
The first requirement for viewing this quirky comedy is more than the usual suspension of disbelief otherwise there are too many gaping holes in the plot to try and resolve.

Relying on a “ditzy dame” persona and an unlikely premise, this is not your usual romantic-comedy, far from it. But that’s what makes it so enjoyable.

Crisp editing keeps things moving at a good clip and with a running time of only 90 minutes it does not overstay its welcome.

CLASSIFICATION
for sexual content including innuendo.

FOR NITPICKERS ONLY
• While trotting beside the CCN van Mary is holding an umbrella in her hand. Seen from inside the van only the wood handle protrudes while viewed from outside the handle and about 6” of the umbrella can be seen.
• While being hoisted out of the hole Mary is seated on a sling but once above ground the sling suddenly has disappeared.

P.S.
The smattering of applause I heard serves as a good indication of the audience’s reaction to the film.

P.S.S.
The reward for sitting through the end credits is one more look at a running visual gag.

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