Sunday, March 22, 2009

Everybody Wants to Be Italian

You will probably wince at how bad some of the characters behave in this movie. You may also wince at how bad some of the lines are. But I'm guessing you will also laugh at some of the funnier scenes, lines, and situations. This movie is very much a mixed bag of good and bad.

Cerina Vincent does a wonderful job. This was the first time I've seen her on screen, and I hope to see more. Not bad for the woman who got her start in the business as the Yellow Power Ranger.

Jay Jablonski is hopefully acting. I know plenty of guys who are just like this character so I'm not sure. Women either love this kind of guy or hate them. Either way the passions are raised.

The true stars of this movie however are the guys who work in the fish shop with Jablonski's character. Unlike the other two title characters, these 3 guys never fall out of character. They are perfect. John Kapelos, John Enos (III), and Richard Libertini are very funny as the main character's alto ego, mentors, shrink, and coaches. With friends like these...

If any one really likes this movie it will be for the "awwwwwwh" factor. It might even be a good date movie, but certianly not a first date. Altough it could make for some very interesting conversation afterewards.

Watch this movie with someone who has a good sense of humor about gender stereotypes.

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