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Bookmark this pageAlong Came Polly (2004)
Director: John Hamburg
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From Time Out Film Guide
For a man who doesn't like to take chances, Reuben Feffer (Stiller) isn't slow at coming forward. A fortnight after a honeymoon during which he caught his wife scuba-doing it with a French diving instructor, he's back in the game, hoping to take the plunge with former schoolmate Polly Prince (Aniston) at an arty party. Alas! Polly is one krayzee lady - hell, this chick likes salsa dancing and ethnic food - while anal-retentive Reuben has Irritable Bowel Syndrome and no sense of rhythm. You could be forgiven for approaching this humbug with a certain degree of optimism. The set-up has promise (if you like that kind of thing); Stiller and Hamburg, star and co-writer respectively of Zoolander and Meet the Parents, have a history (if you like that kind of thing); and Aniston has a pretty face (if you like... ). But without the rom-com requisites of charm, chemistry, comedy and character, this doesn't even meet low expectations. Stiller is game but has nowhere to go with his 'barely neurotic at all' Reuben, while Aniston is asked only to act kooky - and can't even manage that convincingly.Author: PW
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- Tina said...
- Posted on Sep 14 2007 09:38 I didn't start watching this film with the highest hopes, but i actually really enjoyed it! Its a nice rom com and enjoyable to watch. I'm a fan of Jennifer Aniston and i think it is one of her better films.
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Cast & crew
Director: John Hamburg
Producer: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
Cast: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Debra Messing, Hank Azaria, Bryan Brown, Alec Baldwin, Jsu Garcia, Michele Lee, Bob Dishy, Missi Pyle full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 90 mins
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