I am open to absolutely any film genre, but the most off and on genre for me would have to be romantic comedies. They're either really good, really sappy, or just plain dreadful. I'm happy to say The Other Woman is one of those few that is enjoyable for absolutely anybody who watches it, and there's a few reasons why that words. And of course, like any movie, this one has its flaws, some of them a bit big. But overall it's a fun experience, especially if you watch with a big group of friends.
The first thing I'd like to mention is the hilarity that Leslie Mann brings to the ensemble. She is outrageous and knows how to make things funny. The thing I would note about her character is she sometimes reaches the point of being absolutely obnoxious and a bit annoying. But for the most part, she carries the comedic aspect of the film, and she does it very well. Cameron Diaz brings out the sleazy, flirtatious, and blunt side of the ensemble, and it's basically like most movies she's been in (i.e. Bad Teacher.) The only real down side to this is the extremely dull and average acting of Kate Upton. Upton is one of those model-turned-actresses, so basically they only use her for her looks and any characterization she possibly had was thrown down the drain. But combined, these three make up a fairly hilarious combination.
Story-wise, it's not the most original thing in the world. A woman begins dating this guy, the woman finds out he has a wife, the two women team up and find out he has a third girlfriend as well. Eventually, all three women team up and plan out a scheme to make him lose everything he has going for him. I would say it's an adult version of John Tucker Must Die, with a few additional things on the side. Regardless, it's a lot of fun and is filled with some surprisingly genuine and touching moments. There was one point in the movie where I actually got chills because of the true power the story built up to. It's a fairly predictable formula enhanced by a great cast and some well-written scenes.
Looking back on it, I truly would see it again. Romantic comedies often get labeled as bad before they're even released to the public. I say that if you enjoy romance and comedy, you'll probably have a good time. One thing I noticed as it neared the conclusion was that it was simply too long. It got lost on its way building to the end, but it ended on a very strong note, and I loved every minute of it. B
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