Smart People (2008) and Life Without Dick (2002)

Smart People
Director: Noam Murro
Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden Church, Ellen Page

Life Without Dick
Director: Bix Skahill
Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Harry Connick Jr., Johnny Knoxville


Ms. Parker is someone I like for no apparent reason. She can act really well in just one role: the ultra-urban girl. I guess its her looks that might be the reason, though people would disagree mentioning her horse-like face. Anyway, the point is, I watched these two movies for her, and I am totally disappointed to say the least. In "Life Without Dick" she is accompanied by Harry Connick Jr. and Johnny Knoxville. The country singer should stick to his music and never should act in comedies, he just does not have the comic timing. Knoxville is more likable in stupid comedies like Jackass, and he could have done well here if he had a bigger role. "Smart People" on the other hand is marginally better, thanks to Thomas Haden Church and Ellen Page (love this girl from "Juno", hope she does not get typecasted). Mr. Church is usually good, just like in "Sideways", and I wouldn't complain if he is seen more in movies. Dennis Quaid tried hard, but after Jack Nicholson in "As Good As It Gets", one would fall short doing such roles.