Decent watch, might watch again, but hard to recommend. Don't get me wrong, I like the movie: it's well casted, has a decent story and production value, but even at the time of release, it wasn't great. There are some really funny moments, and if I were Jason Lee, I think I would have some trouble choosing between Selma Blair and Julia Stiles too, but it's mostly "what awful things can we do to him" humor. Ants under a magnifying glass just aren't all that satisfying. The upside is that there are some very cleverly crafted characters and acting even beyond that. There are plenty of probably better movies out there, especially after all this time.
Paul Morse is a good guy. When his friends throw him a wild bachelor party, he just wants to keep his conscience clean -- which is why he's shocked when he wakes up in bed with a beautiful girl named Becky and can't remember the night before. Desperate to keep his fiancée, Karen, from finding out what may or may not be the truth, he tells her a teensy lie. Soon his lies are spiraling out of control and his life is a series of comical misunderstandings.
Quick Stats
5.9
TMDB Rating
391
Votes
1h 41m
Runtime
$20.0M
Budget
$17.4M
Box Office
87%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorChris Koch
WriterMatt Tarses
CinematographyRobbie Greenberg
ComposerMark Mothersbaugh
EditorDavid Moritz
Production DesignSandy Walker
Produced by
David Ladd FilmsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Critics & Reviews
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Jason Lee
Paul Morse
Selma Blair
Karen Cooper
Julia Stiles
Becky Jackson
Shawn Hatosy
Jim
Lochlyn Munro
Ray Donovan
James Brolin
Ken Cooper
Diana Scarwid
Sandra Cooper
David Koechner
Buck
Julie Hagerty
Dorothy
Thomas Lennon
Pete
Larry Miller
Minister Ferris (uncredited)
Jackie Burroughs
Aunt Budge
Jay Brazeau
Howard
Matthew Walker
Minister Green
Fred Ewanuick
Jeff
