What I liked
Alexander Pont brought a consistent energy that carried the story and made sure the dialogue never lapsed and the story never dragged. Together with Gordon Brown they brought some top-shelf physical humor. Pont’s character was believably ambiguous until the end, so when he declares his bankruptcy to be a canard its unclear whether that’s a con as well or whether the truth has finally come out —and the ambiguity adds to the fun.
What I didn't like
The serious point at the end — women shouldn’t chase men for money but pursue their own interests — could have resolved more cleanly around Bailey’s relationship with Max. Max was well-developed as a problematic partner, but he did seem to be giving Bailey all the space she needed for self-development. I struggled to see the older couple’s challenges as analogous those of the younger couple. Pont’s character’s flaws were deceit and philandering, while Brown’s character was obsessive and annoying. The being-real conversation between the women at the end was effective, and simply developing a more well-developed take-home point would have been the cherry on this cake.
My overall impression
A well-told tale that starts as an awkward date, ends as a madcap farce, and brings the laughs along the way.
