But in reality that cannot be further form the truth. This is aimed at for hopeless romantics (myself included) so maybe it would've been smarter to focus a little more on the couple. One the outside 'Life as we Know it' look like another Beverly Hills 90210/One Tree Hill rip off. I'm not sure who to blame here - the writers or the director, for editing out good moments between the pairing. While the relationship with the child is well-thought out, and though unoriginal, fun to watch, the relationship between Messer and Holly was too quick. I hate to say this, because I love Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel, but the script is pretty run of the mill. What else happens is not only predictable, but almost inevitable. After their mutual friends are killed in a car accident, they're the only option. Two polar opposites stuck to raise a child. I hate to say this, because I love Better than average. After their mutual friends are killed in a car accident, they're the only option. Two single adults become caregivers to an orphaned girl when their mutual best friends die in an accident. At least Heigl and Duhamel have passable chemistry.Better than average. ![]() ![]() A story about an uptight, organized woman clashing with a carefree, fun-loving man until they stumble into love and tumble into bed together can lead to a satisfying arc on primetime, but here it's simply amusing, because we know exactly what's going to happen. ![]() And while this movie at first affirms the tired idea that hardworking, career-minded women like Holly are somehow less desirable than the beautiful but "easy" women that Messer beds, the irresistible baby and the relatable theme of juggling parenthood with being yourself makes this a slight improvement - albeit still overwhelmingly clichéd (and nowhere near the greatness that was Knocked Up).ĭirector Greg Berlanti - who has an impressive track record with TV dramas like Dawson's Creek, Everwood, and Brothers & Sisters - can't help relying on certain clichés that are OK in hourlong dramas you grow to love season to season but bog down a romantic comedy in eye-rolling predictability. Heigl, who's an undeniably charming actress, has made quite a few stinkers, particularly The Ugly Truth, which was full of sexist messages. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.įor moviegoers who like watching good-looking people fall in love - with a baby and each other - LIFE AS WE KNOW IT is an easy (if unremarkable) film to see. On the bright side, teens may learn a valuable lesson about the meaning of family. Language includes "a-hole," "s-t," and "bitch," and there are a surprising number of product placements (particularly household goods and cars), though they're just shown rather than mentioned. Marijuana is shown twice and eventually baked in brownies. Grown-ups drink at dinners, parties, and holidays, and in one scene Heigl's character is shown finishing off a bottle of wine. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Another scene includes heavy kissing and then shows two bodies in bed. Synopsis Life As We Know It: After a distastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have is common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. Although there's no graphic depiction of sex, there are lots of references to sexual relationships, and Duhamel's character has one-night stands and casually makes out with several different women. Parents need to know that although this Katherine Heigl/ Josh Duhamel romantic dramedy features a baby, it deals with mature themes related to relationships and parenting that will go over kids' head.
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