Synopsis
After his wife leaves him, middle-aged Ben Bingham slips into a funk and refuses to change out of his pajamas. Justin, Ben's 17-year-old son, has the cure for what ails his depressed dad: he gives Ben a makeover and pushes him out into the singles scene. Soon Ben is the most popular guy in town, but when Justin falls in love for the first time, Ben must refocus his priorities and set about trying to win back his wife.
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Cast
- Carrie-Anne MossAmanda Bingham
- Richard E. GrantBen Bingham
- Julia VothYoung Amanda Bingham
- Janeane GarofaloHannah Rosenbloom
- Camryn ManheimGloria
- Jeffrey NordlingCurtis
- Caroline AaronWanda
- Olga FondaValeriya
- Candice KingSharon
- Angela SarafyanLayla
Recommendations
- 60
L.A. Weekly
The direction rarely rises above acceptable, but anytime the camera’s pointed at Grant, it doesn’t matter. Like the currently ubiquitous pop song of the same name says, sometimes it’s a good hurt. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Moss brings warmth and dignity to a part that could've easily slid into stereotype, while Camryn Manheim owns her few scenes as Amanda's best friend. - 30
The Hollywood Reporter
The acting is overly broad, so even the dimmest light bulb in the audience gets the gags. - 30
Variety
An ungainly, at times cringe-worthy succession of tame, telegraphed romantic mishaps, well-intentioned if unconvincing sentimentality, and some of the least authentic teenage dialogue this side of the "Friday the 13th" franchise.