This was one of the best rom-coms I've had the pleasure to watch. It was equal parts romantic and equal parts funny. Debra Messing was fabulous as the leading lady, Kat Ellis, who hires a male escort, Nick Mercer, for her sister's wedding. In the beginning, she played the nervous wreck very convincingly. Over time, as she started getting more comfortable with her date, she opened up and settled in. I really enjoyed her performance. Dermot Mulroney is incredible as the eye candy. It is quite evident that he's a very handsome man, but he portrayed the layers to his character's personality very well. He played the responsible man when required, he became a confidante to people he barely knew, and he was able to calm Kat every time she got too overwhelmed. The chemistry between the lead characters was absolutely perfect. They seemed very comfortable with each other and the ease, with which they portrayed their feelings for each other, was commendable.
The story had its twists and turns and it was interesting throughout. The supporting characters, especially Jack Davenport, were also really good. The wedding was a nice backdrop to the movie and the scenic landscape of England was picturesque. The movie was on the shorter side and the background music also really brought everything together. I usually find it difficult to concentrate while watching a romantic movie, but I did not face that problem with this one. I watched this with rapt attention and did not move my eyes from the screen once. This movie was funny, heart-warming and overall, a lovely experience.
Recommended for lovers of the romantic comedy genre.
