Review of I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) by Jess L — 06 Feb 2013

An enjoyable fluff movie. From the opening titles you know this romantic comedy is going to deliver. Up beat music sets the mood and you can forget all of your troubles and watch this mindless and feel good film for an hour and a half, perfect rom com running time.

The premise is simple yet entertaining; older woman and younger guy, can it work? With both lead characters working on a teen television show 'You go girl', one as Producer and one as the new actor. Sparks fly and so forth. The interesting thing about this movie is the use of Tracey Ullman as Mother Nature, narrating the film for us and even appearing throughout, Pfeiffer's character even talks to her. Whilst some say this addition isn't necessary and doesn't work I disagree. Had the character and performance been lacking then yes it would have seemed pointless, but Ullman's performance was funny and her dialogue rang true.

The cast itself became a who's who of 'Clueless' alumni with some very enjoyable performances. Pfeiffer is somewhat annoying in this role, mostly because she's playing the old mum who's still "hip and cool", and she also walks like a man. That aside she takes to this comedic role quite well and has some entertaining moments.

Paul Rudd makes this film, he is a seriously underrated comic actor that nails his role in this film. Absolutely hilarious and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Some great performances from supporting cast also, Fred Willard is as usual hilarious and Stacey Dash plays the airhead actress perfectly.

Overall an entertaining and funny romantic comedy that only minimally drifted towards corny and cliche, this was particularly so in the ending. However if you can go into watching this movie with an open mind and just enjoy it for what it is the you just might like it.