Valentine's Day

Frankly, it is becoming a little difficult to write detailed reviews about romantic movies – they are all essentially similar, just the actors change around. Valentine’s day, if you havent noticed (Movies to look out for this week), has a HUGE star cast (all A-listers) – and so in that sense it’s a pleasure to watch. Its an ensemble story, reminiscent of last year’s He’s Just Not That Into You (and Love Actually way back in 2003). Its similarly entertaining, and its predictable. The only thing lacking in the oomph factor – none of the females are that hot really. Misses a Scarlet Johansson if you ask me

There are far too many storylines in the movie – recounting all of them would essentially give the whole movie away. There are the usual old couple, a young couple, a couple who hate Valentine’s day etc stories. The tracks do not throw any real surprises at you – except maybe the Bradley Cooper one – and the best friend’s story is a little too predictable. But its all wrapped in a nice mushy packet for you to watch with your loved one.

Single guys – this movie is really not suitable for you. Girls, you watch any romantic comedy, so I guess you will anyway watch this movie. Couples/Married folks – you don’t have a choice, do you :) ?

The movie doesn’t quite reach the heights of director Garry Marshall’s previous works Pretty Woman or Runaway Bride, inspite of Julia Roberts being present in the movie. It is a decent timepass - nothing more, nothing less