My One and Only

Big names help this story, but the story itself is worth telling. Merv Griffin was the champion of this project from the beginning and although he did not survive to see it's completion, I hear his fingerprints are everywhere. Merv was a perfectionist and it shows.

Renée Zellweger plays the main character of the jilted mother of two boys, one of whom grows up to be celebrity George Hamilton. The young George is played smartly by Logan Lerman. Lerman is no newcomer to the big screen. His gay brother is played by Mark Rendall. His character is about the best comic relief this movie has.

Billed as a comedy this is really more of a dramedy. There is more drama than the marketeers would want us to think. Be prepared.

Other recognizable faces include, Kevin Bacon, Chris Noth, David Koechner, and Eric McCormick.

Even if you don't know who George Hamilton is you may enjoy this story of youthful evolution and discovery. Keep in mind that Hamilton was known for his otherworldly tan. This makes his mother's comments about him going to the beach to get some color and his later remarks that LA is too sunny all the more amusing. It really is a good story of keeping family together and making the best of difficult situations.

Watch this movie with someone who has always dreamed of a cross-country road trip ending in Hollywood stardom.