The romantic comedy is, by its very nature, generic. As in, it depends on its genre tropes to amuse and entertain. Like an easy recipe, it can make for a delicious meal when it’s using nothing but the basics. But to pull off a rom-com is no easy feat. In fact, because its structure appears to be so nakedly preordained, it requires a skillful set of hands. Otherwise it will leave you with a sour taste in your mouth. Mark Waters’ Mother Of The Bride, a Thailand-set romp featuring Brooke Shields as... Read this story
