I first saw this movie about 10 years ago give or take. The impression that stayed in mind since was that it was enjoyable and laugh-out-loud funny overall. Decided to watch it again about a year or two ago then again with my mum this year. I've never thought it was a film designed to be super slick, uniquely humorous to a point where it needed to stand out or even taken that seriously. With a synchronous awareness there are PLENTY of films existing - under numerous genres - that undoubtedly aim at being the antithesis of goofy and light-hearted, even when they're supposed comedies. There are a lot of bad films where creators and writers resolutely focus too much on individuality and exclusiveness, resulting in vapid and tedious viewing.
In my opinion this movie is light-hearted in the most non-pretentious way and for those not a fan of "too American" humour it also gains points for. The laugh-out-loud parts are hilarious even if you weren't in a "concentration" sort of mood. The one liners and subtle comebacks are also typical of that Zucker humour and exist in just the right format.
It's a feel-good without sappiness or mushy stuff. Would cheer you up if you were a bit down and needed a quick-fix laugh to release some endorphins.
I'd say give it a chance and take it for what it is!
In my opinion this movie is light-hearted in the most non-pretentious way and for those not a fan of "too American" humour it also gains points for. The laugh-out-loud parts are hilarious even if you weren't in a "concentration" sort of mood. The one liners and subtle comebacks are also typical of that Zucker humour and exist in just the right format.
It's a feel-good without sappiness or mushy stuff. Would cheer you up if you were a bit down and needed a quick-fix laugh to release some endorphins.
I'd say give it a chance and take it for what it is!