I have a soft spot for Rachel McAdams because she is Canadian and comes across as so down-to-earth, in my head we could totally be besties. Her character in this movie is what you want her to be, strong, well-spoken when need be, but quirky and likeable. Diane Keaton is her usual wonderful self, but it doesn't feel like she has been used to her potential in this film, I love her cackle of a laugh and could stand to hear it more in this one. Harrison Ford is no Indy in this one, he is grumpy and doesn't crack as easily as I would have hoped, but when it does happen it is done well. And is his voice really that gruff? It's been awhile since I've seen him in anything, and the gruffness of his voice was distracting. All in all I really enjoyed this movie, it was cute, not hilarious, but funny enough. There was enough romance to fill the love-interest storyline, but not enough to call it a "romantic comedy" which I am ok with. I like the behind the camera take on television, it was interesting to see what executive producers do. I am rarely up early enough for morning television, and when I am I choose to do or watch something else, because it can be as silly as the movie suggests. But I thought the exploration of a sinking morning show was clever and the storyline kept me interested; even though I knew everything would be ok in the end, I still enthusiastically rooted in the characters. And I think I have had a crush on Jeff Goldblum since Jurassic Park, so it was nice to see him. (On an unrelated note, I looked him up to make sure I spelled his last name right and discovered that he is 60 next year and his middle name is Lynn... interesting.)
There isn't a whole lot in this movie for the guys except Rachel in her panties and maybe Harrison Ford. With that said,
A cute girl's night comedy, that's not too girly.
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