The Object of My Affection

After seeing hundreds, if not thousands of movies, I think a person typically can see what would have been or could have been. To me, it's plain to see that the script was revised in "The Object of my Affection". As a result, it's too politically correct, so that no one is offended. In doing so, I believe they cut the heart out of the original story. Commercial TV and film companies go out of their way to see that no one in their target audience is offended. Sadly, this creates a situation in which no one is satisfied. Also, they act like the 'my best friend is gay" is something almost revolutionary. It isn't. The main gay characters is so PERFECT that who could hate him? Finally, to its credit, while the happy ending seems tacked on, at least the characters would up where they belonged.

The whole premise for this movie is to take a large number of stereotypes, lump them together and how what comes out in the end is something digestible. This movie fails in all cases. A tired plot (what little there is), some incredibly bad acting, and enough liberal clichés to choke even the likes of Michael Moore. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston walk through their roles. I would even respect this movie if it tried to honestly depict some form of political sentiment for its debatable views, however even that aspect is glossed over to make this into a "feel-good about yourself" film. This rates as one of the all time worst movies I have ever seen. Do yourself a favor and read a book rather than attempting to watch this.

A cutesy, touchy-feely comedy with a few genuine laughs. Both Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston are charming as the young pregnant woman who falls in love with her gay roommate. The plot is fairly predictable and the dialogue quite routine. The script does however, allow a little more complexity in the characters and their relationships than your standard romantic comedy.

I saw this today on TV. Cute and moving story of the perfect couple, George and Nina, played by Paul Rudd and Melissas Marx who share a cozy apartment in Brooklyn. There love for eachother has one hitch; George is gay and when she says she's pregnant by Vincent things become complicated because Nina wants independence while her father and Vince want her to get married. Well George is so loving, he decides to become surrogate Dad. All this to the dismay of her father played by Alan Alda. 5/10

It's a rom-com, people! I mean, seriously, we're not weighting it up against On the Waterfront or Pulp Fiction. So, as a rom-com, this is well-written, beautifully acted, and suitably-sentimental, with enough laughs and weepy moments to qualify for an 8/10. I admit I love Jennifer Anniston, she really is a gorgeous actress. And the storyline is cute. Job done. Watch it on a Saturday night with a glass of wine and some chocolate, and feel at one with the world at its closing credits. What's not to like?

I love this movie, its just such a good film to watch when your bored, i mean sure there's no deep meanings but its no run of the mill romantic comedy. And, ever since i watched this movie, i can't sit through Will and Grace anymore without feeling that maybe they just ripped the idea off of this. Only fault i would say is the cheesy song at the end when the camera pans across the family when Sidney goes 'Go Molly' or something, yeah i just hate that, kinda ruins it for me, but i guess the director couldn't resist, hey i forgive him. Basically great film to watch whenever, though ITV show it like literally every other week.

A cautionary tale of the suffering that can come about when a well-meaning but naive gay man tangles with a straight woman's agenda. This being a major Hollywood product, everything is resolved happily in the end. Amusing situations; generally light and enjoyable. Surprisingly high-powered older actors appear in minor roles; hope they were well-paid. Paul Rudd is so extremely adorable and sweet that he practically makes your teeth ache; he's like the living definition of a "million-dollar smile". Jennifer Aniston is photographed surprisingly poorly; her very heavy camera-makeup occasionally shows through. As is so often the case, I found it somewhat annoying to have very appealing straight guys playing gay; the tone they bring is far from reality.