P.S. I Would Wait For Video or Until Someone Gives You A Copy For Free
Over the holidays I decided to catch a movie with a friend. I wanted to see P.S. I Love You because, based on the trailer, it seemed heartwarming. And I was looking for a warmed heart.
The movie claims to be a romantic comedy about a woman who loses her husband – the love of her life – and then starts to receive letters from her deceased husband. The letters arrive in clever ways, directing her on how to live her life again without him.
Seems like a clever idea, right? It is, but only if you watch the trailer, pretend it is only a webisode, and let it go.
The movie starts with the two main characters, Molly (played by Hillary Swank) and Jerry (played by Gerard Butler) arguing. I kind of understand why they started the movie like this. They wanted, in one scene, to establish the whole relationship – good and bad.
This does not work. And if you are on a date, it will make you both feel uncomfortable. Fuck, I was uncomfortable and I was just sitting next to my friend (who is attractive, even though I like dudes).
They yell about loving each other too much and then about children. At one point, Jerry leaves and then comes back in, which provokes Molly to run and leap over the couch and into his goddamn arms…GRODY!
CUT TO: The rest of the movie where he is dead. Seriously.
Right after that scene, a priest is hosting a service in an Irish pub where he starts with “Let’s Get This Party Started.” Oh yeah, Jerry is Irish and witty. I forgot to mention that he dances in the first scene with suspenders and FOURLEAF CLOVER BOXERS!!!!! Yes, the Irish guy wears Irish novelty underwear. Jesus!
The rest of the main cast is introduced in this next scene, including Molly’s sister, who I swear to god may be borderline retarded. Every scene is her smiling like a goon, and of course she only calls Molly “Sis,” so we know they are characters. I hate that tactic, announcing what the relationship in the first scene together.
From now on, I’m only going to address my sister as “Sis,” my brother as “Big Bro,” and my cousin as “Cousin” or “Li’l Cuz.”
In short, well long, but short for you since you did not see the movie and waste your time…you are welcome.
Molly receives her letters and becomes friends with her mother’s new employee played by Harry Connick Jr., which is the best character. I forgot to mention that Hillary Swank’s character turns 30 and her friends are assumed to be the same age played by (are you ready for this shit?) Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow – who was 40 when on “Friends.”
I mean, please people.
The movie is cheddar and slightly funny in parts. There are stupid flashbacks where Jerry is grinning like he is about to gnaw your face off. It is hard to watch at times and it is hard to not picture Hillary Swank as a dude or a fighter.
I am going to spoil this for you, she ends up designing shoes.
Renee Gauthier is a comedian, actress, and former personal assistant to Posh Spice. She can be reached at myspace.com/reneegauthier and her column runs every other Friday.
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