The read
Audiences rate it 42 points higher than critics do. Most of the 2,388 2000s comedy movies in this catalog score higher. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic14/100
Audiences rate it 42 points higher than critics do.
614 audience votes
Key crew
- Griffin DunneDirector
- Andrea GuerraOriginal Music Composer
- Mimi HareWriter
- Clare NaylorWriter
- Bonnie SikowitzWriter
Cast
- Uma ThurmanDr. Emma Lloyd
- Jeffrey Dean MorganPatrick Sullivan
- Colin FirthRichard Braxton
- Sam ShepardWilder
- Isabella RosselliniMrs. Greta Bollenbecker
- Keir DulleaMr. Carl Bollenbecker
- Ajay NaiduDeep
- Sarita ChoudhurySunny
- Jeffrey TedmoriAjay
- Lindsay SloaneMarcy
- Nick SandowLarry
- Michael MosleyDeclin
Stills
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Themes
broken engagementfictitious marriageromcomrevengeengaged womanfiancé fiancée relationshiptalk radioradio hostblamepaybackfiremanunexpected situation