Review: Filmgoers Should Flock To See 'Along Came Polly'
Hilarious Cast Creates 90 Minutes Of Fun
POSTED: 11:49 am CST January 16, 2004
'Along Came Polly' (PG-13) 
(out of four popcorns)There's something about "Polly." Maybe it's Jennifer Aniston's easy style and Ben Stiller's raging neuroses that makes the new movie "Along Came Polly" work. If you can get past the many bodily function jokes, the 90-minute film is an enjoyable romantic comedy that will take moviegoers along for the ride.Stiller plays Reuben Feffer who works as an insurance risk assessment analyst for a larger-than-life boss, played by Alec Baldwin.The movie opens with Feffer gearing up for his wedding to fiancee Lisa Kramer (Debra Messing) and then they're off to a honeymoon on St. Barts. But all is fair in love and war, when Lisa gets a private scuba lesson from Claude.The French scuba Adonis is played to a hysterical hilt by Hank Azaria, who appears to have been employing his own personal trainer. He's tan, buff and hilarious. After being jilted on his honeymoon, Reuben returns to New York to his job and old pals, including best friend and best man Sandy (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Sandy lives in a world of pseudo fame -- he was a child star who appeared in one film, which keeps his ego afloat.When Sandy convinces Reuben to go to an art loft party, he runs into Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston), a friend from middle school. While Reuben remains the same, Polly has gone from straight-laced to free spirited. Reuben decides to try the dating scene once again and Polly is available prey.In the old opposites attract story, the two discover common ground in the fact that Reuben needs to lighten up and Polly could use a dose of commitment.Reuben learns to salsa dance from Polly's gay dance partner, while Polly gives in and uses an electronic key finder Reuben's given her to help her get organized.In a very funny subplot, Reuben is charged with working on a risk assessment for a devil-may-care Australian CEO (played by Bryan Brown), who revels in anything that could result in damage or death.Stiller's performance is his typical shtick. He's the butt of jokes and the everyman is the guy who people like, but they aren't sure why.There's no original ground broken here, but there are some laugh-out-loud funny moments (Stiller and Alec Baldwin's men's room scene).It's no secret that Aniston is the reason many moviegoers will flock to see "Polly." With yet another successful comedy film role, Aniston will have no problem with life after "Friends."
(out of four popcorns)There's something about "Polly." Maybe it's Jennifer Aniston's easy style and Ben Stiller's raging neuroses that makes the new movie "Along Came Polly" work. If you can get past the many bodily function jokes, the 90-minute film is an enjoyable romantic comedy that will take moviegoers along for the ride.Stiller plays Reuben Feffer who works as an insurance risk assessment analyst for a larger-than-life boss, played by Alec Baldwin.The movie opens with Feffer gearing up for his wedding to fiancee Lisa Kramer (Debra Messing) and then they're off to a honeymoon on St. Barts. But all is fair in love and war, when Lisa gets a private scuba lesson from Claude.The French scuba Adonis is played to a hysterical hilt by Hank Azaria, who appears to have been employing his own personal trainer. He's tan, buff and hilarious. After being jilted on his honeymoon, Reuben returns to New York to his job and old pals, including best friend and best man Sandy (Philip Seymour Hoffman). Sandy lives in a world of pseudo fame -- he was a child star who appeared in one film, which keeps his ego afloat.When Sandy convinces Reuben to go to an art loft party, he runs into Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston), a friend from middle school. While Reuben remains the same, Polly has gone from straight-laced to free spirited. Reuben decides to try the dating scene once again and Polly is available prey.In the old opposites attract story, the two discover common ground in the fact that Reuben needs to lighten up and Polly could use a dose of commitment.Reuben learns to salsa dance from Polly's gay dance partner, while Polly gives in and uses an electronic key finder Reuben's given her to help her get organized.In a very funny subplot, Reuben is charged with working on a risk assessment for a devil-may-care Australian CEO (played by Bryan Brown), who revels in anything that could result in damage or death.Stiller's performance is his typical shtick. He's the butt of jokes and the everyman is the guy who people like, but they aren't sure why.There's no original ground broken here, but there are some laugh-out-loud funny moments (Stiller and Alec Baldwin's men's room scene).It's no secret that Aniston is the reason many moviegoers will flock to see "Polly." With yet another successful comedy film role, Aniston will have no problem with life after "Friends."Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
