Style: Raunchy Comedy
Starring: Ben Stiller, Malin Akerman, Michelle Monaghan, Jerry Stiller
Operating Time: 116 minutes
Synopsis: In San Francisco, 40 year-old retailer proprietor Eddie (Ben Stiller) is feeling the strain to get married from his father Doc (Jerry Stiller) and finest buddy Mac (Rob Corddry). On a whim, Eddie marries environmental researcher Lila (Malin Akerman) simply 6 weeks after assembly her. As soon as in Los Cabos, Mexico, on their honeymoon, their incompatibilities grow to be obvious, and Eddie finds himself irresistibly drawn to Miranda (Michelle Monaghan), who’s staying on the similar resort together with her prolonged household.
What Works Nicely: The dogged dedication to keep away from all cliches in any respect prices can solely be applauded, and this no-limits romance ensures unhealthy behaviour is the norm and at all times rewarded with unhealthy outcomes. Eddie’s usually hilarious misadventures cascade right into a catastrophe, Ben Stiller’s sidelined-by-life persona good for a person who makes all of the mistaken choices with the worst doable timing. A recreation Malin Akerman contributes loads of ditzy vitality on the receiving finish of a lot of the laughs.
What Does Not Work As Nicely: The extent of vulgarity is off the charts, and some tried jokes push arduous sufficient to tear the envelope. And beneath any regular circumstances, the seemingly stylish Miranda would have by no means appeared twice at Eddie.
Key Quote:
Lila: I am Mrs. Edmond Cantrow.
Eddie: Edward.
Lila: Edward? You did not inform me that!
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