Along Came Polly
Writer-director John Hamburg, (writer of ZOOLANDER and MEET THE PARENTS), teams once again with Ben Stiller to make an offbeat character study that is guaranteed to induce helpless laughter. Reuben, an overanxious insurance risk analyst (Stiller), weighs his every action by assessing pros and cons. He finds himself dumped on his honeymoon by fickle wife Lisa (Debra Messing) who runs off with Jacques, a nudist scuba instructor (Hank Azaria). A few days later, Reuben is back in New York at a pretentious gallery opening, wondering why he's bothering to test the waters so soon, when along comes Polly Price (Jennifer Aniston), a quirky, worldly, adventurous soul, whose only flaw appears to be a generalized lack of commitment. The formerly germ-obsessed, controlling Reuben is transformed by Polly's free spirit, her predilection for spicy food, and her pet ferret. Her love of salsa dancing makes him jealous and painfully uncomfortable. But his heart is aflame.
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Ferrety fun - Pumon
As a ferret owner I try to watch movies with these little critters ...you know to help them with their acting skills. Ben Stiller is really enjoyable in this movie, Jennifer Aniston is...passable. Overall fun movie from way back when. Should watch it. And enjoy the ferretAlong Came Polly - djfunkybob
This is one of my favorite rom-coms of the past decade despite a formula script and a brutal supporting performance by Hoffman. I figure my endearment to the story relates to the commonalities between myself and Stiller’s misfortunate, risk-averse Reuben. Who can't relate to trying something out of your element to impress a new woman? All of Azaria’s scenes as the nudist, scuba diver Claude are classic. Likewise, Reuben’s telephone hang-ups, first date misadventures, and endeavours at racquetball and pick-up basketball are all unforgettable.Not bad - Fyre
This movie wasn't all that bad. It was funny at certain points but it wasn't really that original. Ben and Jen don't barely have chemistry in this movie and it does get a bit slow and predictable towards the end. Over all I think this movie could've been better and I'm glad I watched it on DVD and not in the movie theatre.
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Ferrety fun - Pumon
As a ferret owner I try to watch movies with these little critters ...you know to help them with their acting skills. Ben Stiller is really enjoyable in this movie, Jennifer Aniston is...passable. Overall fun movie from way back when. Should watch it. And ...Along Came Polly - djfunkybob
This is one of my favorite rom-coms of the past decade despite a formula script and a brutal supporting performance by Hoffman. I figure my endearment to the story relates to the commonalities between myself and Stiller’s misfortunate, risk-averse Reuben. ...Not bad - Fyre
This movie wasn't all that bad. It was funny at certain points but it wasn't really that original. Ben and Jen don't barely have chemistry in this movie and it does get a bit slow and predictable towards the end. Over all I think this movie could've been ...