Movie Review: Valentines Day

What day would be more appropriate to watch "Valentines Day" than on February 14th, the day itself? Those were my thoughts as a entered the theater on Sunday, expecting to see a film that would make laugh and leave me feeling "all mushy inside." While the film does deliver a star-studded cast, it doesn't do much else.
The film follows various characters, single and attached, young and old, faithful and unfaithful, throughout the events of the "most romantic day of the year," making it seem like several romantic comedies packed into one. The trailers and cast were deceiving, because "Valentines Day" portrayed these actors at their worst; with such a cast you expect exceptional acting and a great movie but instead it seemed like the bait to reel the audience in and not much else.

What I can say positively about the film is that it does a good job of setting up its scene. The appropriate use of the colors red and pink is seen throughout the film on subtle use of clothing, flowers, painted walls, or accessories create a consistent setting that make it appealing to the audience's eye.

The film has potential; it explores different levels of love ranging from the kind that is shared between best friends, old couples, high school sweet hearts, and when we mistake love for lust, or simply don't get it in return-- but doesn't go deep enough to draw any emotion from the audience.