Robinson), Mark Ruffalo, Richard Jenkins, Kathy Bates and, of course, Kevin Costner (as Benjamin Braddock all grown up). So why does . It's flat, tepid, utterly devoid of even the slightest hint of humor. I've no idea whether this is because writer Ted Griffin was fired as director and Rob Reiner, who hasn't made a good film in ages, was brought in to direct. Honestly, I thought Reiner hit his nadir in 1.
Release date: December 25, 2005. ComingSoon.net is a property of CraveOnline Media. Rumour has it that 'Rumor Has It' is a pretty good film. This will by no means be an Oscar contender, but as a pleasant diversion on a weekend afternoon. Uncover detailed information about Rumor Has It. Explore interactive visualizations about the cast, ratings, box office gross, photos, plot, and more. Apparently, he could sink lower and he proves it with . Yet, he's completely dull. There's no sparkle in Costner's performance, the glint in his eye is gone. Compare this rotten turn with his wonderful performance in . But - and I don't know whether this is Griffin's fault because I've no idea how much of his script wound up in the final cut - poor Sarah gets nothing funny to say and even fewer funny things to do. As far as Reiner seems to be concerned, this is a serious role. The talented Ruffalo gets a thankless role as Sarah's woeful fiance, Jeff; and Suvari turns up in a role that is completely unnecessary. Why is Anna even in this picture other than to give Sarah a reason to come to Pasadena? Mac. Laine gives yet another performance we expect from her in a role that she can now play in her sleep. This time it's the boozy, yet no- nonsense, grandmother. Blink and you'll miss Bates. The film's only believable character is Earl Huttinger, Sarah's dad, played superbly by Jenkins. There doesn't seem anything fake about Jenkins' performance - then again, there never is - and the scene between Earl and Sarah in the kitchen is the film's only highlight. You never doubt for an instant that Earl is a man who deeply loves his children. It's a shame that . It only goes to prove that even a bright concept and talented cast can't automatically save a lousy movie.
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