As promised, here is the first of my mini-movie reviews.
Leap Year (2010)
I was extremely excited to see this film - I love Ireland more than anyone you've ever met - but it turned out to be truly mediocre. Plagued by a predictable plot, archetypal, caricatured characters and an appalling lack of appreciation for the majestic beauty of the Emerald Isle, Leap Year was only rescued from the direct-to-video/bargain bin at Wal-mart by the star power and charm of Amy Adams. Though the script has a few cute moments, Adams's character is not terribly compelling, nor does she make much of an emotional/personal shift from the beginning of the film to the end, leaving the viewer feeling ultimately unsatisfied. This, combined with only marginally attractive male co-stars, does not make for a good rom-com.
Bottom Line: Even for hardcore rom-com lovers, I say skip it. A re-watch of P.S. I Love You or The Matchmaker (both set in Ireland), will suffice. Erin Go Brah!
Grade: C-
