Several years ago (I am guessing nearly 50 of them), someone by the name of William Douglas-Home, made a play that was called “The Reluctant Debutante”. This was then made into a movie of the same name starring Rex Harrison in the lead role. A little after the turn of the century, a lady by the name of Dennie Gordon, whose claims to fame include directing a few episodes of Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope and The Practice decided to remake this movie – now that most people would have forgotten it – very smart I must say Ms. Gordon. But Ms.Gordon’s experience in making TV serials didn’t get her too long a way in the directing department per se and the output that we see is an extremely average or maybe even below average movie which I can only classify as a RomCom because of a lack of any other term. It has Romance and it has a meek attempt at comedy but never together like you would expect in quality RomComs. A solid concept that would have definitely been directed well in the original by the great Vincente Minnelli but one which has not been done justice in the 2nd coming thanks to Dennie Gordon’s mediocre capabilities.
Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth – why?) has all the ingredients to be a front runner for the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is 40+, still single but about to be married to Glynnis Payne (Anna Chancellor), daughter of the scheming Alistair Payne (Jonathan Pryce). Alistair’s only aim in life has been to be in the political limelight and his daughter is no different and neither is his grand-daughter Clarissa (Christina Cole). The three are quite determined to get into the places that matter and right now the only place that matters in 10 Downing Street. Much to the disappointment and against the wishes of Henry’s mother, Lady Jocelyn Dashwood (Eileen Atkins). But the Payne’s delight at the announcement of the engagement between Henry and Glynnis is not going to last too long. Enter Daphne Reynolds (Amanda Bynes) daughter of Libby Reynolds (Kelly Preston). 17 year back Henry had gotten a bit naughty with Libby when they were in Morocco. Actually he was not planning on being only naughty. In fact they get married with help from a Bedouin priest. But when his Lordship returns, people at home aren’t too pleased with the idea of a Lord getting married to a singer. Henry has almost convinced his parents when Alistair gets Libby to leave without reason but not without a baby in her belly who grows up in the US without a father. After 17 Daphne cannot hold back any more and makes the trip across the Atlantic to meet her father.
Playing on Zee Studio these days (I think :P) What a Girl Wants is tolerable but nothing you would miss. I didn’t have much of an option and saw it as I was typing out my more important reviews. Those were the days when Colin Firth was given only RomComs or mushy British movies where he was portrayed as a loser father or gilted lover. But Colin has always given his best no matter what the role. Something that has held him in good stead all they way to date where he is definitely the Oscar winner in my books. The rest of the cast is quite average. At the end of the day, watch it only if you don’t have any other choice per se. 4 on 10 for this one.
Watch the trailer at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi954335513/
Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth – why?) has all the ingredients to be a front runner for the Prime Minister of Great Britain. He is 40+, still single but about to be married to Glynnis Payne (Anna Chancellor), daughter of the scheming Alistair Payne (Jonathan Pryce). Alistair’s only aim in life has been to be in the political limelight and his daughter is no different and neither is his grand-daughter Clarissa (Christina Cole). The three are quite determined to get into the places that matter and right now the only place that matters in 10 Downing Street. Much to the disappointment and against the wishes of Henry’s mother, Lady Jocelyn Dashwood (Eileen Atkins). But the Payne’s delight at the announcement of the engagement between Henry and Glynnis is not going to last too long. Enter Daphne Reynolds (Amanda Bynes) daughter of Libby Reynolds (Kelly Preston). 17 year back Henry had gotten a bit naughty with Libby when they were in Morocco. Actually he was not planning on being only naughty. In fact they get married with help from a Bedouin priest. But when his Lordship returns, people at home aren’t too pleased with the idea of a Lord getting married to a singer. Henry has almost convinced his parents when Alistair gets Libby to leave without reason but not without a baby in her belly who grows up in the US without a father. After 17 Daphne cannot hold back any more and makes the trip across the Atlantic to meet her father.
Playing on Zee Studio these days (I think :P) What a Girl Wants is tolerable but nothing you would miss. I didn’t have much of an option and saw it as I was typing out my more important reviews. Those were the days when Colin Firth was given only RomComs or mushy British movies where he was portrayed as a loser father or gilted lover. But Colin has always given his best no matter what the role. Something that has held him in good stead all they way to date where he is definitely the Oscar winner in my books. The rest of the cast is quite average. At the end of the day, watch it only if you don’t have any other choice per se. 4 on 10 for this one.
Watch the trailer at http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi954335513/
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