While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
Acting
Anna Faris's unhinged pop-star performance is comedic weaponry.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp dialogue about ego and vulnerability underneath the slapstick.
Practical Effects
Practical effects for Ryan Reynolds's fat suit deserve respect and/or therapy.
Director
Roger Kumble
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ryan Reynolds gained 25 pounds for the fat suit scenes, then immediately lost it for shirtless scenes shot weeks apart.
This film captures peak 2000s rom-com energy: pop-punk soundtrack, casual fatphobia, and the belief that returning home solves everything.
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