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Skip it: Audiences expecting a lighthearted family comedy will be very surprised, both by the film's heavy issues and attempts to draw laughs out of even the most potentially traumatic circumstances. Tone-wise, the movie is like a Fiona Apple song coming out of Jessica Simpson's mouth. Catch it: If you can stomach the scene when Simon makes out with Lilly right after she admits she has a drinking problem, or when Georgia makes a lawyer joke as Rachel's step-dad (Cary Elwes) is addressing the accusations against him.
Bottom line: During "Georgia Rule" you'll either believe Rachel is terribly immature for lying about her past or that she's telling the truth and the flick isn't taking her seriously. Lohan's performance never suggests it's one way or the other, and the movie flip-flops on the issue more than most politicians. Bonus: It's good to see small-towners can appreciate the diversity offered in more populated areas, evident in one character's description of California: "The land of fruits and nuts.
" is the metromix movies producer. Directed by Garry Marshall; screenplay by Mark Andrus; photographed by Karl Walter Lindenlaub; edited by Bruce Green, Tara Timpone; music by John Debney; production design by Albert Brenner; produced by James G. Robinson, David Robinson.
A Universal release; opens Friday. Running time: 1:53. MPAA rating: R (for sexual content and some language).
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