In this modern age, getting from New York to
Savannah in two days under normal
circumstances should be a piece of cake.
Unfortunately for Ben (Ben Affleck), he's about
to find that circumstances are anything but
normal. On his trek to make it to his wedding
on time, he survives a plane crash, a drug
bust, a robbery, freak fires, hailstorms,
lightning and a hurricane. To make matters
worse, he finds himself accompanied on his
perilous journey by a sexy, free-spirited
woman (Sandra Bullock), who puts his
commitment to his fiancee (Maura Tierney) to
the ultimate test.
At first, things happen with the unstoppable rapidity of the flow of toppling dominoes. But as soon as the hapless duo are able to catch their breath, they start to reflect and ponder, which breaks the fluid momentum.
The combination of Affleck's deadpan by-the-book persona with the spontaneity of Bullock's character sparks with convincing chemistry, their diverse personalities causing both to grow and bring to the surface what each is running away from or can't admit.
While this road trip makes a couple of detours too many, the twist at the end makes the predictable journey worthwhile. Starring Ben Affleck, Sandra Bullock and Maura Tierney. Directed by Bronwen Hughes. Written by Marc Lawrence. Produced by Susan Arnold, Ian Bryce and Donna Roth. A DreamWorks release. Comedy. Rated PG-13 for sensuality, language and a scene of drug use. Running time: 106 min
At first, things happen with the unstoppable rapidity of the flow of toppling dominoes. But as soon as the hapless duo are able to catch their breath, they start to reflect and ponder, which breaks the fluid momentum.
The combination of Affleck's deadpan by-the-book persona with the spontaneity of Bullock's character sparks with convincing chemistry, their diverse personalities causing both to grow and bring to the surface what each is running away from or can't admit.
While this road trip makes a couple of detours too many, the twist at the end makes the predictable journey worthwhile. Starring Ben Affleck, Sandra Bullock and Maura Tierney. Directed by Bronwen Hughes. Written by Marc Lawrence. Produced by Susan Arnold, Ian Bryce and Donna Roth. A DreamWorks release. Comedy. Rated PG-13 for sensuality, language and a scene of drug use. Running time: 106 min
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