As I sat watching the credits scroll by, I had to wonder if Garry Marshall directed this movie, just so his family members could get some pocket change. For example, his sister Penny Marshall had a cameo, along with a couple of other Marshall names I saw in the credits. And in regards to the actors; I simply did not get it. A much older Michelle Pfeiffer recreated her mousy character, similar to her catwoman role–prior to donning her skin tight, leather outfit. Then we have Ashton Kutcher, who must have agreed to do this film, knowing he would need a good chunck of change for his future bachelor pad. And what is going on with Lea Michele from Glee? She so desparately wants to do the remake of Funny Girl, that she will do anything to get herself noticed.  And don’t get me started on Robert De Niro. This movie was for the most part visual gruel with little substance. I was bored and found the story sophomoric. For the most part we were fed small vignettes of how several people make plans or deal with the New Year’s Eve holiday. This is a movie you would want to see on DVD, playing in the background, as you were cleaning out your closets.

1 1/2 stars

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