This movie has a lot of heart, but loses its way in the middle. The sweet undertone of the movie is tinged with an unshakeable creepiness, and although the leads have a lot of chemistry it’s a strange cocktail all told. It’s a fair enough premise that goes a bit wonky in the execution.
Closest comparison: It’s like The Prince and the Pauper by way of Maid in Manhattan.
Setting: Comedy
Plot: Comedy
Tone: RomCom
This is a comedy about prenuptial agreements, a sardonic look at marriage as only the Coen brothers can create. Like the other weaker entries in their repertoire it lacks the conviction to make an actual point, undoing any potential statements the film could be making. Instead it employs comedic dissolution that undercuts any impact the plot could have had, turning it from a poignant satire into a mere farce. For all that it’s still very entertaining, well written and acted enough to form a baseline for other movies of the genre.
Closest comparison: It’s like Marriage Story by way of O, Brother Where Art Thou.
Setting: Drama
Plot: Intrigue
Tone: Dramedy
