Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kate Hudson | ... | Helen Harris | |
John Corbett | ... | Pastor Dan Parker | |
Joan Cusack | ... | Jenny Portman | |
Hayden Panettiere | ... | Audrey Davis | |
Spencer Breslin | ... | Henry Davis | |
Abigail Breslin | ... | Sarah Davis | |
Helen Mirren | ... | Dominique | |
Sakina Jaffrey | ... | Nilma Prasad | |
Kevin Kilner | ... | Ed Portman | |
Felicity Huffman | ... | Lindsay Davis | |
Sean O'Bryan | ... | Paul Davis | |
Amber Valletta | ... | Martina | |
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Ethan Browne | ... | Devon |
Michael Esparza | ... | BZ | |
Katie Carr | ... | Caitlin |
Helen Harris (Kate Hudson) is living the life she's always dreamed of: her career at a top modelling agency is on the rise; she spends her days at fashion shows and her nights at the city's hottest clubs. But her carefree lifestyle comes to a screeching halt when one phone call changes everything. Helen soon finds herself responsible for her sister's children: fifteen-year-old Audrey (Hayden Panettiere), ten-year-old Henry (Spencer Breslin), and five-year-old Sarah (Abigail Breslin). No one doubts that Helen is the coolest aunt in New York City, but what does this glamor girl know about raising kids? The fun begins as Helen goes through the transformation from super-hip to super-mom, but she quickly finds that dancing at 3a.m. doesn't mix with getting kids to school on time, advice that Helen's older sister, Jenny Portman (Joan Cusack), is only too quick to dish out. Along the way, Helen finds support in the most unusual place, with Dan Parker (John Corbett), the handsome young pastor... Written by Sujit R. Varma
This film is about a young woman unexpectedly becoming a mother of three because her sister died in a traffic accident.
I find the script weak and unconvincing. The script tries to examine the difficulty of transition from singlehood to motherhood, family tension, trust and childcare issues. The end result is that the film lack direction and wander around aimlessly. It fails to be funny, romantic or dramatic.
Acting has to be applauded though. Joan Cusack does a good job to convey a spectrum of emotions, especially envy. Hayden Panettiere is also very convincing as a rebellious young girl.
Overall, I find this film boring and lacklustre.