39/365 I Hate Valentines Day

Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Discovery: I wanted the “September Issue” got this because no copies of the other.

Summary: Genevieve, owner of a local floral shop, meets Greg.  They develop a relationship through her rules of “5 dates and out”.  Thing is she discovers she wants more than just 5 dates with Greg.

First Glance: Nia (Genevieve) not only plays the lead in the film, she is the director.  It shows.  I actually turned it off and played it with the commentary hoping it would help to know what was going through her mind.  It did.  That is the first time in the history of the world that I watch the movie only with the commentary.  It sucked that bad. ** Note- John Corbett is a charming, likable leading man.

Deeper Look: I can’t even give you a deeper look because that would require this movie having a bigger theme than a wacky mess.  Nia was utterly charming in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’; however, she can not act and relies on her zany clueless female role.  After the 3rd time, it’s enough already.  I’m over it.  It’s sloppily shot, horrible cuts, and ridiculous framing.  I can always find something good about a movie, not so in this case.  I would plead to Nia and crew:  please no more movies like this.  HORRIBLE.

What I Took Away from this Movie: Not a darn thing.

Final Glimpse: This movie made $5,000 in 3 theaters.  That tells you something right there:  People actually have good taste.