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Kutcher does well to portray a slightly awkward person who is so keen in sticking to his plan for personal and professional success that he misses the point of enjoying life. Kutcher is not so believable as an entrepreneur because it is hard to picture him as being particularly bright since he always shows up as the goofball; whether on TV or in films. He is a capable leading man in a film like this where he can be goofy and charming, and as always, if he falters he has his good looks to fall back on. When Oliver and Emily are together she enables him to cut loose and take chances. This is a credit to Peet who is able to exude confidence at times contrasted to being defeated as well in her spirited character.
A Lot Like Love certainly does not rewrite the rules of the romantic comedy and its story structure is a bit unrealistic, but if you don’t have a problem with a film staying within its genre then you very might well enjoy seeing two actors play off each other with such natural chemistry that you get the feeling it’s a lot like love.
Movie Grade: C+
About the Movie
Emily (Peet) and Oliver (Kutcher) find love at the wrong point in their lives, only to find themselves brought together by fateful events as the years progress. |
