Sure, it's a mix of comedy and some poignancy that seems to whipsaw you from one place to another, but it kinda almost works. The comedy is pretty funny - sometimes very broad comedy. And the development of the relationship between Fred (Rogan) and Charlotte (Theron) is nice to watch. Both have well-defined characters that start to work out their idiosyncrasies and eventually find the real romance between them.
It was a bit hard to believe the original premise, that Charlotte, the "youngest Secretary of State ever" would not have a lifestyle of power and association that is so strong that they could succeed to one of the highest, most powerful offices in the federal government and yet that strength of will to achieve their goals didn't fence off an encounter with someone of limited success and influence like Fred.
But if you suspend your disbelief and let the story unfold, it's fun and rompy with a nice ending to remind us all that true love will overcome the most difficult circumstances.
There was an interesting set of moments, one right after the other, when Fred discovers that he not only might not know Charlotte that well or even Lance, but himself. I thought that was a missed opportunity for more, but given the pace/rhythm of the movie, it was mentioned and then the movie moved along. It was a plot point, but it was one of the more interesting, almost-lost moments.
It was a bit hard to believe the original premise, that Charlotte, the "youngest Secretary of State ever" would not have a lifestyle of power and association that is so strong that they could succeed to one of the highest, most powerful offices in the federal government and yet that strength of will to achieve their goals didn't fence off an encounter with someone of limited success and influence like Fred.
But if you suspend your disbelief and let the story unfold, it's fun and rompy with a nice ending to remind us all that true love will overcome the most difficult circumstances.
There was an interesting set of moments, one right after the other, when Fred discovers that he not only might not know Charlotte that well or even Lance, but himself. I thought that was a missed opportunity for more, but given the pace/rhythm of the movie, it was mentioned and then the movie moved along. It was a plot point, but it was one of the more interesting, almost-lost moments.
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