This happened to have been a lighthearted and entertaining movie. So what if it was The Brothers McMullen with the Irish themes toned down (though still significant) and a few more famous stars with a higher budget. Its heartwarming relationship perspectives and humorous (though not sidesplitting) dialog make this film a much better choice than most other relationship comedies. My only complaint is why did Edward Burns have to include Jennifer Aniston in the cast??? Was he trying to use the banal relationship tones of "Friends" to liven up the story??? He only succeeded in dampening it a bit. But I must say, it wasn't hard for viewers to understand why Aniston couldn't sexually entice her husband. Many critics haven't been fair to Maxine Bahns (who was Edward Burns's girlfriend at the time) and Mike McGlone (who is one of Burns's closest, if not best, friend). It's true that they were in The Brothers McMullen and were placed in high roles in this film for capitalistic and nepotistic reasons, but since they're so well suited for the parts, it isn't surprising nor disturbing. McGlone is excellent as the brash, successful younger brother whose career is sky high but is stuck in a bad marriage. And Maxine Bahns is very likable and talented, portraying a free spirited graduate student who works in a bar and lives in a small apartment. As far as the more famous players are concerned, Burns should be commended for choosing Cameron Diaz, a rising star, to play the "voloptuous vixen." For those who are used to seeing her in her lighter roles (The Mask, There's Something about Mary, A Life Less Ordinary) you'll be surprised to see how dazzling she is here. And watch for John Mahoney (Frasier's dad) as the boys' eccentric, though understanding father, and Frank Vincent (who played tough enforcers in 3 of Scorcese's mob movies!!!) as McGlone's candid father in law. Edward Burns is a good actor and filmmaker, and hopefully we'll be seeing more from him in the future.
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