Marni (Bell) is a successful public relations representative. She her job keeps her away from her family, but she is headed home for her older brother Will's (Wolk) wedding. One the way home, she learns her future sister-in-law is Joanna (Yustman) the girl who made her life miserable in school. But no one in the family seems to remember their history, and Joanna has taken Marni's place in everything. Meanwhile, Joanna's only relative, her Aunt Ramona (Weaver) arrives. Ramona has a history with Marni's mom, Gail (Curtis). In high school they were best friends, and then something caused Ramona to cut Gail out of her life.
With the wedding just days away, everything becomes a competition: family dance lessons, etc. Personalities clash and old wounds surface. With a theatrical wedding planner (Chenoweth), a persistent ex fiance (Bornheimer), and "cougar" Grandma Bunny (White), it will be a wedding to remember.
Finally! A decent chick flick! After the dismal failure of When in Rome, it is good to see Kristen Bell in a good, funny film. The trailers looked funny and the cast is impressive, so I was excited to see this (I even took my mom!) and I was not disappointed.
Most well-known critics hated the film and ripped it to shreds, but it was better than they suggest (check out NorthShoreMovies.net). Sometimes high school / middle school leaves scars... and this film illustrates that well. Yes, it's formulaic, but there are some surprises. And the confrontations felt more realistic than other films.
The women in the cast are great. Bell and Odette Yustman are pretty formulaic characters... but it works well. But the best interaction is between Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver. They have great chemistry and play off each other well. Betty White is funny as usual in a quirky grandma role. She has been in a lot lately, but always manages to steal the show. Kristin Chenoweth, as always, is a hoot... playing an over the top character who randomly breaks into song.
The men don't get to do much. Victor Garber is a talented character actor, and he gets some funny moments, but is mostly relegated to the background. The rest of the men in the cast, James Wolk, Sean Wing, and Billy Unger don't do much. Kyle Bornheimer gets the most laughs as Tim, Joanna's ex-fiance who just can't let go.
A fun and funny film that keeps you laughing and wanting more. It also has a great cameo by Cloris Leachman, which I won't ruin for you. Stay and watch the ending credits, you won't be disappointed!
You Again (2010) 105 minutes
Rating: PG for brief mild language and rude behavior.
Director: Andy Fickman
Starring: Kristen Bell as Marni
Jamie Lee Curtis as Gail
Sigourney Weaver as Aunt Ramona
Odette Yustman as Joanna
Victor Garber as Mark
Betty White as Grandma Bunny
James Wolk as Will
Kristin Chenoweth as Georgia
Sean Wing as Charlie
Kyle Bornheimer as Tim
Billy Unger as Ben
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