In an attempt to grab the attention of viewers of all ages, Gary Marshall, director of The Other Sister, cast several A-list stars in his version of Valentine’s Day.
Taking place on the eponymous holiday, the film shows several people waking up in southern California with their sweethearts, embracing the well-known holiday.
The story continues from multiple points of views and multiple ages, beginning with Reed Bennett (Ashton Kutcher) as he wakes up and proposes to his present girlfriend. Then, as the audience watches, Reed is joined by several other people who expect the day to go as perfectly as they planned.
But lurking behind the happy exteriors of each character, their loved ones do not return the same affection or hide secrets. The day continues as each of them, who desperately seek out love, eventually uncover the truth about their boyfriends or girlfriends.
Through hardships and turmoil, the day concludes with the characters discovering love through friendships, work, their significant others or random encounters.
The theme of the movie, that love cannot escape anyone, is expanded on throughout the film, and eventually everyone in the movie finds a satisfying ending.
Though each actor played their roles well, one cannot help but think that the addition of too many famous stars seems inappropriate.
Especially because it focuses on love, like a normal “chick flick,” the movie’s plot focused on a very clich