A rather dark ode to the joys of infidelity, this coarse comedy of remarriage fails to capture the sophisticated, madcap spirit of classic screwball comedies. Drama queen Lily (Bette Midler) and mystery novelist Dan (Dennis Farina), acrimoniously
divorced for 14 years, are reunited at the swank wedding of their sensible, rather prissy daughter (Paula Marshall) and an uptight junior politico (Jamie Denton). The battling exes make an embarrassing scene at the reception, then recklessly abandon their long-suffering spouses for a heedless,
passionate fling that throws everyone else's love life into frantic disorder. The result isn't without amusing moments, but too mu...
Released:
1997
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
105 mins