Yesterday afternoon I saw the ensemble movie "Valentine's Day." Taking a page from the books of "Love Actually" and "He's Just Not That Into You" the movie follows the stories of several different couples whose lives wind up intertwined in unexpected and fun ways.
One of my favorite story lines featured Anne Hathaway. Hathaway plays a secretary by day and a phone sex operator by night. She tries to navigate this double life while beginning a relationship with her shy coworker played by Topher Grace. Hathaway draws riotous laughter with her phone sex personalities.
There is also an entertaining anti-Valentine's Day party thrown by Jessica Biel's character that features a heart shaped pinata, copious amounts of champagne and a bucket for burning items from ex boyfriends.
Also scene stealing is Ashton Kutcher who plays a lovestruck florist trying to spread cheer on Valentine's Day in a city of skeptics.
Equally funny is Carter Jenkins who plays a senior in high school trying to plan his magical first time with his girlfriend. Let's just say that went seriously awry.
The most touching story lines involved Bradley Cooper and Julia Roberts. I don't want to give anything away, but when you see the movie pay special attention to those two. You heart will melt two times over.
My only complaint about the movie was the plot featuring Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner. Swift's character was so nails-on-the-chalk-board annoying I wanted to put a sock in her mouth. Lautner, who is devastatingly handsome, was given minimal screen time and disappointing dialogue.
As the credits ran excellent bloopers scrolled alongside them including a fantastic scene with Julia Roberts and a limo driver. Don't leave the theater until you've seen this!
While "Valentine's Day" was mushy and predictable, it was a fun two hour love fest. No need to rush to the theater to see this one, just add it to the Netflix queue, and enjoy it on a quiet night in.
