While I reluctantly sat down to watch this film, I made sure to set my expectations good and low. Since I haven’t seen a great Sandra Bullock role since Speed and had my doubts about Ryan Renolds in a romantic comedy, I mentally prepared to regret the coming hour and seven minutes. However, I caught myself laughing out loud and thoroughly enjoying this fun movie.

The outset of the film reminded me of Devil Wears Prada but quickly changed when introduced to Sandra Bullock’s charachter. Unlike her other movies, Sandra was not a damsel in distress or a tough girl out to prove a point. Her charachter here displayed total composure- and that was something new. While I admit the plot seemed a little unplausible, the excitement was seeing the cool city executive deal with the wacky out of towners.

Ryan Reynolds did a fantastic job of having little or no chemistry with Sandra whatsoever. This essential piece captivates the viewer who can only look on as if seeing a train wreck approaching as Sandra meets Ryan’s family. Fitting the concerned yet happy grandmother beautifully,  Betty White give the movie some added flavor as she humoresly steals every sceen she is in.

With this great cast together the movie unfolds in similar fashion to others of its nature (Sweet Home Alabama) where two people who couldn’t be more opposite find themselves appreciating each other as evets unfold.

This movie was entertaining from start to finish. Some quick one-liners, silly antagonists, and a look at family values, this movie accomplished what it set out to do. Go enjoy the movie and laugh at the silly things we should all take lightly.