For many years now there have been quite a few films where older men have dated much younger women. Now with the rise of 'The Cougar' it is a woman's turn to take the much younger man.
I've mentioned before how expectations can influence how you see a film. In this case I was not expecting much, just a nice pleasant romantic/comedy. I do think that it is not a comedy though. While there are a few funny moments, I do not think it is a comedy in a strict sense. You could call it a dramedy. I think when you get in that mind set then you will find yourself enjoying the film like I did. It is about two people who help each other out when they reach a crossroads in their life. The fact they are a man and a woman of vastly different ages is inconsequential. There were a few things I didn't like, such as the weirdo es that Sandy and her children find when walking down the street. While they may be a realistic occurrence in New York, they just seemed out of place in the story. The ending was also a little too hopeful.
Catherine Zeta Jones used to have a very promising career. But lately she has not done anything of any great note. Her performance here is very good but not that great. Justin Bartha is rising to prominence after 'The Hangover'. Here he is quite good as the younger man. He gets a few very funny lines.
A pleasant romantic story that is more drama than comedy. Not worth rushing out to see but good for a watch on DVD.
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