Monday, August 15, 2011

The Object of my Affection 1998

The Object of My Affection (1998)    Nina is always being "set up" by her stepsister, her current boyfriend is never good enough for Constance, Nina's job has to be more than social-worker.  Nina meets George at one of the "set ups" and offers him the spare room in her apartment since he's just been dumped by his boyfriend.  Nina finds out she's pregnant, she doesn't want to marry Vince, she asks George to help her raise her child.  Soon she realizes she's in love with George but this is never going to work.  As soon as her daughter Molly is born, she determines to move on. 
    Fast forward about 5 years, Nina is seeing a policeman who helped her when her purse was stolen, George is seeing Paul, Vince is still in the picture as Molly's father, Constance has her hands full with her teenage daughter.  This is enjoyable, Aniston seems better in her role rather than seeming to always play herself.  Somewhat predictable but plenty going on with the ensemble cast.  3 1/2* (I liked this movie)

111 min, Drama directed by Nicholas Hytner with Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, Allison Janney, Steve Zahn, Nigel Hawthorne, Kali Rocha.

Note:  Blockbuster 3*, imdb 5.9 out of 10, 50% critic 53% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.


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