Along Came Polly
Along Came Polly

Along Came Polly

2004Movie90 minEnglish

Reuben Feffer is a guy who's spent his entire life playing it safe. Polly Prince is irresistible as a free-spirit who lives for the thrill of the moment. When these two comically mismatched souls collide, Reuben's world is turned upside down, as he makes an uproarious attempt to change his life from middle-of-the-road to totally-out-there.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes28%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: John HamburgGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Reuben Feffer, a risk-averse risk assessor, finds his life turned upside down when his new bride leaves him for a scuba instructor on their honeymoon. He then unexpectedly reconnects with Polly Prince, an adventurous and free-spirited former classmate. As Reuben attempts to loosen up and embrace spontaneity with Polly, he finds himself navigating a series of chaotic and embarrassing situations, challenging his carefully constructed, predictable world.

Critical Reception

Along Came Polly received mixed reviews from critics, with many finding its humor hit-or-miss. While Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston's chemistry was often praised, the film's plot was seen by some as formulaic and occasionally veering into predictable territory. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend romantic comedy tropes with more raunchy humor, with mixed success.
  • Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston have decent chemistry, but the material doesn't always serve them well.
  • Some critics found the humor to be juvenile and the plot predictable.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a light and amusing romantic comedy, with many enjoying the performances of the lead actors. However, some viewers felt the humor was occasionally over-the-top or that the plot followed a predictable path.

Fun Fact

Philip Seymour Hoffman's character, Sandy Lyle, was inspired by a former roommate of director John Hamburg.

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