On the face of it, this romantic comedy is nothing special.
But for some reason, I'm just really pleased by this film. There is a thematic cleverness tying together all the humor, and the inevitable and obvious conclusion ends up being sweet and engaging anyhow.
I hate films that get melodramatic and sappy -- Holy Man skirted the edges but didn't fall into that trap. There aren't snappy comebacks and put downs like in Beverly Hills Cop, but there is some deep thinking. I wouldn't be surprised if for the right people this movie really meant something to their lives. Sort of like, but not as good as Groundhog Day.
Who should see this film:
-- romantic comedy lovers (and drag your spouse along)
-- generic comedy likers who can live without high action if there's a little philosophy
-- if you're not "in with the young crowd" and think Eddy Murphy flicks are too silly and "hip", this one is different
I'll give this one a 7 out of 10.
