At least Heigl and Duhamel have passable chemistry. A story about an uptight, organized woman clashing with a carefree, fun-loving man until they stumble into love and tumble into bed together can lead to a satisfying arc on primetime, but here it's simply amusing, because we know exactly what's going to happen. After a disastrous blind date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. And while this movie at first affirms the tired idea that hardworking, career-minded women like Holly are somehow less desirable than the beautiful but 'easy' women that Messer beds, the irresistible baby and the relatable theme of juggling parenthood with being yourself makes this a slight improvement - albeit still overwhelmingly clichéd (and nowhere near the greatness that was Knocked Up).ĭirector Greg Berlanti - who has an impressive track record with TV dramas like Dawson's Creek, Everwood, and Brothers & Sisters - can't help relying on certain clichés that are OK in hourlong dramas you grow to love season to season but bog down a romantic comedy in eye-rolling predictability. In the romantic comedy 'Life as We Know It,' Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming restaurateur and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. Heigl, who's an undeniably charming actress, has made quite a few stinkers, particularly The Ugly Truth, which was full of sexist messages. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.įor moviegoers who like watching good-looking people fall in love - with a baby and each other - LIFE AS WE KNOW IT is an easy (if unremarkable) film to see. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Life’s connections and jobs at similar companies. On the bright side, teens may learn a valuable lesson about the meaning of family. View Life As We Know It.’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. Language includes 'a-hole,' 's-t,' and 'bitch,' and there are a surprising number of product placements (particularly household goods and cars), though they're just shown rather than mentioned. Marijuana is shown twice and eventually baked in brownies. Grown-ups drink at dinners, parties, and holidays, and in one scene Heigl's character is shown finishing off a bottle of wine. Their two best friends set them up on the blind date, but. The movie opens with a blind date for the two romantic lead characters, Holly Berenson and Eric Messer. The movie’s edgier aspects warrant strong caution for media-wise viewers. Another scene includes heavy kissing and then shows two bodies in bed. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT is a cute, funny and heartwarming, but somewhat edgy, romantic comedy about family life. Although there's no graphic depiction of sex, there are lots of references to sexual relationships, and Duhamel's character has one-night stands and casually makes out with several different women. Parents need to know that although this Katherine Heigl/ Josh Duhamel romantic dramedy features a baby, it deals with mature themes related to relationships and parenting that will go over kids' head.

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