When I first heard about this movie, I actually didn't want to see it for the "star power". I was actually more interested in the storyline. I saw it and I loved it. I can't believe all the grief this movie's been getting from online reviewers.
The movie centers around two characters: Ashley Albright (Lindsay Lohan) and Jake Hardin (Chris Pine). Ashley is the luckiest girl in New York. She's the successful assistant at a major advertising agency and, even when she doesn't plan on it, things always seem to go her way. However, this lifestyle of 'always getting her way' has given her a big head. Jake is the unluckiest guy in New York. Nothing ever seems to work out for Jake. To make ends meet, he works at a local bowling alley, doing whatever his short-tempered boss orders him to do. He does have his safety nets: friends at the police station, the hospital and EMS on speed-dial, extra supplies for every emergency, all the lucky charms he can find, and the loving support of his friends and family. Both Ashley and Jake's worlds are turned upside-down, when they meet at a promo party, kiss, and switch luck with each other.
As I said before, the part I liked best is the overall idea of the story. It's hysterical watching Ashley learn how sheltered her life has been and how harsh reality can be, and it's equally hilarious seeing Jake react to his sudden change in luck.
Although the casting was no my greatest concern in the movie, I thought the movie was well cast. Lindsay Lohan shines in this movie. This is her cutest movie in a long time. After all the trashy roles she's done (Mean Girls, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, I Know Who Killed Me), it's nice to see her in a cute and down-to-earth role. I haven't seen many of Chris Pine's movies (except for the Princess Diaries), but I thought he was great as Jake. He managed to keep his character both funny and charming. The rest of the cast was great too. Missi Pyle as Ashley's boss, Fazion Love as the record producer which both Ashley and Jake are trying to impress, Makenzie Vega as Jake's lovable little cousin and Ashley and Jake's friends, offering their support to their hard-lucked friends.
Despite it's PG-13 rating, this movie IMO is safe for the whole family to enjoy (but just to be safe, parents may want to check it out first). It's funny, it's cute and, yes, it's romantic. I recommend this movie to all the Lindsay fans out there and to anyone who likes cute, funny movies.
My rating: 8/10
The movie centers around two characters: Ashley Albright (Lindsay Lohan) and Jake Hardin (Chris Pine). Ashley is the luckiest girl in New York. She's the successful assistant at a major advertising agency and, even when she doesn't plan on it, things always seem to go her way. However, this lifestyle of 'always getting her way' has given her a big head. Jake is the unluckiest guy in New York. Nothing ever seems to work out for Jake. To make ends meet, he works at a local bowling alley, doing whatever his short-tempered boss orders him to do. He does have his safety nets: friends at the police station, the hospital and EMS on speed-dial, extra supplies for every emergency, all the lucky charms he can find, and the loving support of his friends and family. Both Ashley and Jake's worlds are turned upside-down, when they meet at a promo party, kiss, and switch luck with each other.
As I said before, the part I liked best is the overall idea of the story. It's hysterical watching Ashley learn how sheltered her life has been and how harsh reality can be, and it's equally hilarious seeing Jake react to his sudden change in luck.
Although the casting was no my greatest concern in the movie, I thought the movie was well cast. Lindsay Lohan shines in this movie. This is her cutest movie in a long time. After all the trashy roles she's done (Mean Girls, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, I Know Who Killed Me), it's nice to see her in a cute and down-to-earth role. I haven't seen many of Chris Pine's movies (except for the Princess Diaries), but I thought he was great as Jake. He managed to keep his character both funny and charming. The rest of the cast was great too. Missi Pyle as Ashley's boss, Fazion Love as the record producer which both Ashley and Jake are trying to impress, Makenzie Vega as Jake's lovable little cousin and Ashley and Jake's friends, offering their support to their hard-lucked friends.
Despite it's PG-13 rating, this movie IMO is safe for the whole family to enjoy (but just to be safe, parents may want to check it out first). It's funny, it's cute and, yes, it's romantic. I recommend this movie to all the Lindsay fans out there and to anyone who likes cute, funny movies.
My rating: 8/10