This romantic comedy was all over the place. Basically a
Mystic Pizza set in southern California, the cast can't quite make up for the disjointed and predictable storyline. All of the separate plots never gel with any real satisfaction. Still, the actors do the best they can with what they have. Truly a group effort, I enjoyed watching Clea DuVall, who was so marvelous in
Carnivale. This movie did nothing for her career. John Doe,
of the band X, plays a hippie-dippy sandwich shop owner. And Jensen Ackles (one of the stars of
Supernatural) plays a punky young dude with a crush on the town floozy. Out of everyone, Ackles makes the most of his role.
There is some humor that will make you cringe. Otherwise, this is a light, disposable, rather forced "quirky" film. Barely a pass.
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