In a world where big budget, explosion-filled blockbusters rule the proverbial roost, the romantic comedy genre has clearly taken a back seat in popularity. In fact, you don’t see very many rom-coms at all anymore, to be quite honest – what with the focus of far more dramatic-driven films, like Fifty Shades of Grey, The Age of Adaline, and The Longest Ride.
Still, from time to time – it’s nice (for some, not all) to take in a light-hearted, charming romance flick that doesn’t rely on an abundance of seriousness. They can admittedly be over-the-top and even moronic at times, but they’re cheesiness has the poignant ability to tug at heart strings and possibly even tickle your funny bone.
In the British romantic comedy, Man Up, directed by …show more content…
Naturally, Jack inevitably discovers the deception, but not before the two hit it off. At the same time, Jack has a few secrets of his own – one in which involves his ex-wife, Hilary (Olivia Williams). And, despite the chaos – Nancy hopes meeting Jack is worth it, especially since she’s missing her parents’ anniversary party.
Typically, Simon Pegg is not an actor you’d associate with romance films. For better or worse, Pegg is associated with Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy – but probably more so now with the Star Trek reboot than anything else. Regardless, helpless romantic and Simon Pegg don’t go hand-in-hand, which make it all the more surprising that he thrives in such an unexpected role.
If nothing else, Simon Pegg is about as charismatic as they come, not to mention incredibly funny – in that dry humor sort of way. But, without his cohort, Nick Frost, by his side to add to the shenanigans, Pegg is tasked with cementing himself into a role as a vulnerable, upstanding guy that contends with being thrust into the dating pool while in his 40s. Pegg’s character is relatively devoid of memorable one-liners, but he is incredibly likable – and easy to embrace (from a viewer’s
Still, from time to time – it’s nice (for some, not all) to take in a light-hearted, charming romance flick that doesn’t rely on an abundance of seriousness. They can admittedly be over-the-top and even moronic at times, but they’re cheesiness has the poignant ability to tug at heart strings and possibly even tickle your funny bone.
In the British romantic comedy, Man Up, directed by …show more content…
Naturally, Jack inevitably discovers the deception, but not before the two hit it off. At the same time, Jack has a few secrets of his own – one in which involves his ex-wife, Hilary (Olivia Williams). And, despite the chaos – Nancy hopes meeting Jack is worth it, especially since she’s missing her parents’ anniversary party.
Typically, Simon Pegg is not an actor you’d associate with romance films. For better or worse, Pegg is associated with Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy – but probably more so now with the Star Trek reboot than anything else. Regardless, helpless romantic and Simon Pegg don’t go hand-in-hand, which make it all the more surprising that he thrives in such an unexpected role.
If nothing else, Simon Pegg is about as charismatic as they come, not to mention incredibly funny – in that dry humor sort of way. But, without his cohort, Nick Frost, by his side to add to the shenanigans, Pegg is tasked with cementing himself into a role as a vulnerable, upstanding guy that contends with being thrust into the dating pool while in his 40s. Pegg’s character is relatively devoid of memorable one-liners, but he is incredibly likable – and easy to embrace (from a viewer’s