WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Twilightfa Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Melissa A-o This movie was incredibly annoying. Movies with lead characters who are ditsy and dumb always annoy me. Amanda Bynes' character is a complete klutz with an IQ of maybe 59? She is a complete spoiled brat. There are no likable qualities about her. If anything you want to gouge at her face and kick her in the gut for being such a spoiled nuisance throughout the movie. The three credits towards the film are towards the other characters in the film. I would give this movie one star, but I feel bad for the other actors. Of course, it's not Amanda Bynes fault that the movie sucks. The script sucks. I wouldn't even show this movie to kids--they may think that bad behavior is acceptable.

David_Brown What a guy doesn't want, is to watch this film more than once. Is it an all-time baddie? No it is not, but it certainly is not good either. I have read some reviews saying how bad the English look? Trust me, the English Actors Colin Firth ( Lord Henry Dashwood), Eileen Atkins (His mother Jocelyn), and Jonathan Pryce (Alistair Payne), come out best. Spoilers: The best part is when Dashwood finds out the truth about his Daughter Daphne (Amanda Byrnes), and how Alistar broke up the relationship between him, and her mother (Kelly Preston), for political reasons, and punches his lights out. I have read how Ms. Byrnes is a wild child, drinking and going around like another party animal... Lindsay Lohan. Here is the thing, Lohan can't act, but her performance in "The Parent Trap" remake is Oscar material compared to Byrnes in this film. If you have seen both films, and the similar plots (The girl (or girls) searching out a long-lost relative, and parents getting married all over again) you will know what I mean. In fact, it was so Disney like, I thought it was done by Disney, not Warner Brothers. I give it 3 of 10 stars (Mostly for Firth).

Tina Shelley Watching father/daughter dances is just another day in the life for Daphnie Reynolds. She works as a server at weddings, while her mother Libby is a wedding singer. With each blessed event in which another couple says "I do," there is another father/daughter dance, and Daphnie's heart breaks a little more, because she has never met her own dad. She knows that he is a famous public figure in England...but that's about all.The curious teenager decides to do something about this. She saves her money and when she has enough to make the trip... Well, let's just say that Lord Henry Dashwood, diplomat, running for Prime Minister, is in for a real shock. The thing is, so is Daphnie's mom Libby..."Henry, is she there??"A very sweet family comedy with a little something for everyone. Some of the comedy and storyline is a bit candy coated and far fetched...but this is easily forgiven because of Colin Firth being in the leading role, and Amanda Bynes heartwarming performance as Daphnie. We appreciate her uniqueness, and are able to root for her from beginning to end. I personally loved this film because little Amanda Bynes ("Ask Ashley" from "All That") proves that she's all grown up now, and does an amazing job! She holds her own with Colin Firth, and keeps viewer interested in her character from start to finish. A bonus for me was all the sights of England in the film...Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, the buildings of Parliament, red double decker buses. I almost felt like I was there myself.

stageneral Fascinating to read through the comments on this film. Both extremes - loved it or hated it, and a lot of liked it in the middle. Definitely not a critically acclaimed movie. Ratings guides will typically give it only 1-1/2 stars out of 4. However, on MY scale, a movie rates well if I enjoy it, and especially so if I enjoy watching it repeatedly. Based on that, this movie is up there! Amanda Bynes is cute and likable, Colin Firth and Kelly Preston are perfect, and Oliver James is a a delight. Yes, it's predictable, yes it's a formula romance, BUT, who cares? Every movie doesn't have to be cutting edge and innovative. (I enjoy that, but definitely NOT all the time. Sometimes you just want to watch something nice). Every scene isn't perfect, but there are some real gems (not listed, in order to avoid spoilers). Just watch and enjoy! (P.S. the DVD extras are fun and interesting, too).