I won't lie, I flocked theaters to see this, because I was a huge Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan. And its star actress, Sarah Michelle Gellar. The movie in itself is extremely cheesy and awkward. But it's also very charming, with that dreamy New York setting, the bewitching soundtrack (I know...) and the hilarious supporting cast, giving it more appeal. It is indeed, simply irresistible, if you only see it as harmless entertainment. Which I do every time I watch it, and laugh at some of the (corny) humor. However, that old romantic comedy approach, is a mistake. And mostly what makes this movie, cringeworthy at times. I love the premise about the heroine passing her emotions onto her cooking, but this aspect of the movie wasn't worked through. And the mystery guy, and his magical crab were never explained either...
Review of Simply Irresistible
