Review of Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) by Doctor S — 09 Apr 2011

I had modest expectations here and this movie delivers that much. Certainly better than most formula comedies of its kind because of the chemistry between Hugh Grant & SJ Parker. Refreshing that they are a separated couple but not at each other's throats all the time - Grant is repentant and desperately wants to win Parker back, while she can't bring herself to trust him again after his night of infidelity. Grant is pushing 50 with a bad dye job but still somehow possesses the same boyish charm that he had when he broke into the movies, a rare trait that recalls Jimmy Stewart.

There are the usual country-livin' stereotypes presented, but they are gentle jabs. Was nice to see they included some humor pointing out the things you can't get in New York, like Parker's incedulity at finding sweaters priced at $9.99 and Grant expressing his amazement at an expansive starry sky, "My God! Is that right?!?" If on a particular night all you're looking for is undemanding entertainment, you could do a lot worse than Did You Hear About the Morgans?