I was sucked into this movie by the promise of watching a film with two great actresses and Steve Zahn, who can be hysterical. I got sucked in despite everything my brain was telling me. And I should have listed to my brain.
The plot was so contrived and flat, if it wasn't for the sheer magnetic attraction of the two leads, I'm sure I wouldn't have finished it. Yes - Salma and Penelope are nice eye candy, but that in and of itself is not a reason to make a movie. I would have preferred they wait until a proper script was available and shoot a interesting film with three dimensional characters instead of the wooden furniture in this dreck or a termite farm. Of the two, I have to say Penelope edged out Salma with charm and an interesting character, but its like being the last one to drown on a sinking ship.
What I'm hoping for the future is that producers don't say "oh. well we've already done a movie with Penelope and Salma." and discard the idea of doing a proper movie with their talent.
And don't get me started on anachronisms and stereotypes. Ugh.
Nothing to see here...move along, move along.
The plot was so contrived and flat, if it wasn't for the sheer magnetic attraction of the two leads, I'm sure I wouldn't have finished it. Yes - Salma and Penelope are nice eye candy, but that in and of itself is not a reason to make a movie. I would have preferred they wait until a proper script was available and shoot a interesting film with three dimensional characters instead of the wooden furniture in this dreck or a termite farm. Of the two, I have to say Penelope edged out Salma with charm and an interesting character, but its like being the last one to drown on a sinking ship.
What I'm hoping for the future is that producers don't say "oh. well we've already done a movie with Penelope and Salma." and discard the idea of doing a proper movie with their talent.
And don't get me started on anachronisms and stereotypes. Ugh.
Nothing to see here...move along, move along.