Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Katherine Heigl | ... | Holly Berenson | |
Josh Duhamel | ... | Eric Messer | |
Josh Lucas | ... | Sam | |
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Alexis Clagett | ... | Sophie |
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Brynn Clagett | ... | Sophie |
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Brooke Clagett | ... | Sophie |
Hayes MacArthur | ... | Peter Novak | |
Christina Hendricks | ... | Alison Novak | |
Sarah Burns | ... | Janine Groff | |
Jessica St. Clair | ... | Beth | |
Brooke Liddell | ... | Older Sophie | |
Kiley Liddell | ... | Older Sophie | |
Britt Flatmo | ... | Amy | |
Rob Huebel | ... | Ted | |
Melissa McCarthy | ... | DeeDee |
Holly and Eric were set up on a blind date by their friends, Peter and Allison who are married. After Peter and Allison are killed in an accident, they learn that they have been named as the guardians to Peter and Allison's daughter, Sophie. So they move into their house and try their best to honor their friends' wishes. But raising a child puts a crimp on their style and they don't exactly get along. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
OK, so perhaps it's a bit formulaic. But getting through the process was unexpected. A very sweet story line, and some clunky transitions; however, the ultimate feel was very sweet and pulled at the heart strings. Life isn't simple, doesn't always go as expected, and requires a bit of effort. This film seemed to capture a wide variety of experiences and faced them with poignancy and humor.
I truly was expecting it to be all fluff, or very silly, and I didn't expect the film to tell the story as well as it did. Insight into different families, good times, bad times, and the mundane. No huge laugh out loud moments, but definitely some chuckles. I'm glad I gave it a shot. Give it a try sometime, and you just might be surprised, too.