A situation comedy with a serious center struggling to get out. Julia Roberts is at the top of her game here, playing a food critic who makes a snap decision to sabotage the upcoming nuptials between the male friend she harbors secret feelings for and his over-eager fiancée. Super-slick commercial package is lively and fast-paced to a fault, however the dark side of Roberts' character is never dealt with satisfactorily (and it's clear director P.J. Hogan hastens to make her likable despite her deceit). Those who normally shun ready-made Hollywood vehicles with practically no depth will still find Roberts giving a sparkling star-turn, and Rupert Everett is very suave as her gay best friend (every sitcom should have one). **1/2 from ****