Saturday, May 12, 2018

OVERBOARD


OVERBOARD:  In this reboot of the Kurt Russell / Goldie Hawn 1987 comedy, this time the roles are reversed with Eugenio Derbez as the spoiled rich man and Anna Faris as his nemesis.   With this reversal, the whole thing has a fresh feel and hilarity ensues (as they say). Well, it's not that funny.  The word I would choose is sweet.   So sweet that the original seems edgy by comparison.   Be that as it may, it's enjoyable and has Eva Longoria in a supporting role as Faris's friend. It sags a bit mid-way through but Derbez brings an abundance of charm to his role and he is a joy to watch.  And while it won't win any awards, it is a fun outing even though it is predictable.  Happy ending?  One you won't see coming.

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