Why do so many of these movies have to have a boss or a client that is made into a ridiculous caricature?
I would expect a sales manager to be a people person, one who knows how to win people over with at least the appearance of a charming personality. Here we have a woman who typifies what gives Americans a bad name. Arrogant and condescending. Then she thinks that deceit is the best approach to win over the person who has what she needs.
This movie includes some of the same flavor as the "royal" movies even though the king is really only a duke. This means a scene to embarrass the commoner and a rival with aristocratic blood. The scheming gets a little more involved than in some "royal" movies. It was so blatant that I wondered if there wasn't a bit of parody going on.
The acting is subpar. Many of the actors seemed to be trying too hard and they lines were "delivered" rather than coming out naturally. Dan Jeannotte was a little better than Brooke Burfitt. I never warmed to Burfitt and I didn't think they had much chemistry.
The scheming and deception produce an interesting climax but with familiar elements. Some of them are clumsy and poorly executed.
There are a few funny moments. There are also some silly moments that aren't particularly funny.
I would expect a sales manager to be a people person, one who knows how to win people over with at least the appearance of a charming personality. Here we have a woman who typifies what gives Americans a bad name. Arrogant and condescending. Then she thinks that deceit is the best approach to win over the person who has what she needs.
This movie includes some of the same flavor as the "royal" movies even though the king is really only a duke. This means a scene to embarrass the commoner and a rival with aristocratic blood. The scheming gets a little more involved than in some "royal" movies. It was so blatant that I wondered if there wasn't a bit of parody going on.
The acting is subpar. Many of the actors seemed to be trying too hard and they lines were "delivered" rather than coming out naturally. Dan Jeannotte was a little better than Brooke Burfitt. I never warmed to Burfitt and I didn't think they had much chemistry.
The scheming and deception produce an interesting climax but with familiar elements. Some of them are clumsy and poorly executed.
There are a few funny moments. There are also some silly moments that aren't particularly funny.