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Along Came Polly
2004 90 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Comedy, Romance
Director: John Hamburg
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Description
Reuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit who lives for the thrill of the moment. When these two comically mismatched souls collide, Reuben's world is turned upside down, as he makes an uproarious attempt to change his life from middle-of-the-road to totally-out-there.
Budget:
$42M
US Gross:
$88.1M
Worldwide:
$178.3M
Starring
Ben Stiller
Actor
Jennifer Aniston
Actor
Debra Messing
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2005
— Worst Actor
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2004
— Best Dance
Key opinion
Along Came Polly is generally regarded as a lightweight, formulaic romantic comedy that serves as easy, one-time viewing. While some viewers enjoy its pleasant simplicity and the chemistry between the leads, others find it predictable and hampered by crude humor.
| Acting | Philip Seymour Hoffman provides a scene-stealing performance that acts as a consistent highlight for the film. | |
| Originality | The plot follows a highly predictable and standard romantic comedy formula that offers little in terms of originality. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions effectively as a stress-free, 'easy-to-watch' entertainment for a casual evening. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided: some appreciate the charming dynamic between Stiller and Aniston, while others feel they are miscast or merely repeating their typical tropes. | |
| Humor | Humor is a point of contention, with some viewers finding the slapstick and crude gags amusing, while others find them primitive and cringe-worthy. |