My favorite sort of films are usually dark, psychologically prompted thrillers. However, that's not to say there is never any room for brain candy, which is exactly what this film is. Uma Thurman is Dr. Emma Lloyd, a radio talk show guru who pontificates about the ways of love and relationships with a loyal following. Emma herself is on the brink of marrying her successful boyfriend (Colin Firth) when they discover she is already married (gasp!). She finds her "husband" Patrick Sullivan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) a handsome and sexy firefighter who set this whole plan in motion as his way to seek revenge on the person who advised his once fiancee not to go ahead with the wedding. He is rough and tumble and has his fun with her, abusing her manners and good breeding. It comes down to real love versus romantic love, passion versus safety. Uma is a good comedian. She literally kicks ass as the bride in Kill Bill, and now she figuratively kicks ass as a well meaning, confused, woman who just wants to find love and live happily ever after. Morgan is the reason I would set fire to my house knowing he would come to the rescue. He is funny and very desirable. As for the cheese ball ending? I loved it! Big bite: Underrated movie, enjoyable and fun, romantic and gushy.
