Starring Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. Director: Tom Vaughan.
ALL'S fair in love and war, especially when there is a $3 million divorce settlement at stake.
Thisromantic comedy is about two mismatched strangers who tie the knot inthe gambling capital - under the influence of several bottles ofalcohol - then head for the courts, where underlying tensions spiralout of control.
Animosity between the reluctant newlywedsinvariably kindles a spark of sexual attraction and this sweet yetslight confection totters awkwardly towards its syrupy, feelgoodconclusion.
British director Tom Vaughan, who helmed Starterfor Ten with James McAvoy, is blessed with sexy and adorable leadactors, who radiate energy and charm despite the poor script andforgettable dialogue.
And the goofy Ashton Kutcher and sophisticated Cameron Diaz do win us over even if, ultimately, the film does not.
In Las Vegas, dreams come true but for Joy (Diaz) and Jack (Kutcher), the Nevada desert is the beginning of a nightmare.
She arrives with her best friend, shortly after being publicly dumped by her fianc›.
He arrives at the same time with his best buddy, determined to forget being sacked from the family business.
Ashared night of drink and debauchery leads to the chapel and Joy andJack wake the next morning with more than just a hangover.
Just as they have finalised divorce plans, Jack wins the $3 million jackpot on a slot machine using Joy's quarter.
Needless to say, she wants half the winnings.
Incourt, the judge freezes the money and sentences the couple to "sixmonths' hard marriage" and they are referred to a psychiatrist(Latifah) for counselling.
Kutcher and Diaz perform thepratfalls with gusto and look good together, compensating for a floodof greeting card sentimentality.
Manipulative slush and rather bland.
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