Movie Review: “It’s Complicated”

Seen on: December 25, 2009

The players: Director: Nancy Meyers, Writer: Nancy Meyers, Cast: Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Krasinski, Lake Bell

Facts of interest: Meyers previously directed "The Holiday."

The plot: Jane and Jake have been divorced for 10 years. Chaos erupts when the two start having an affair.

Our thoughts: Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin offer a trio of wonderful performances in Nancy Meyers’ new comedy “It’s Complicated,” a simplistic, yet quite charming and overall mildly entertaining film about what happens to a divorcee when she engages in a passionate affair with her ex-husband. 

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Daily news dose: Three more join Nancy Meyers comedy; 'New in Town' cut to PG

Here's your dose of quick news bits for Jan. 21, 2008...

• Zoe Kazan, Lake Bell and Hunter Parrish are the latest to join Nancy Meyers' untitled comedy, which also stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Streep is expected to play a woman caught in a romantic triangle with two men. The project is set up at Universal. (Variety)

• Bad news for those who thought they'd see Renee Zellweger say a dirty word in "New in Town." Lionsgate has cut out some of the strong language from the upcoming romance to make it more kid-friendly. Hey, a romance doesn't need to appeal to kids. Say you did it for the money. Anyway, the PG film opens Jan. 30. (Variety)

• "500 Days of Summer" director Marc Webb is set to helm "The Spectacular Now" for Fox Searchlight. Based on the book by Tim Tharp, the story focuses on a partying high school senior whose life takes a turn when he encounters a shy girl. Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will write the screenplay. (Variety)

• Tobey Maguire is set to produce "Good People," the big-screen adaptation of Marcus Sakey's book. Variety says the story follows a "couple in debt from several rounds of futile fertility treatments who think their problems are solved when they stumble upon money found in their deceased tenant's apartment."

Hunter Parrish to star in 'Paper Man'

Hunter Parrish, who recently made his Broadway debut in "Spring Awakening," has signed on to star in Michele and Kieran Mulroney's upcoming comedy "Paper Man."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, he is the latest to join a cast that already includes Emma Stone, Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds and Lisa Kudrow.

In the film, Stone plays a high school girl who teaches a failed author (Jeff Daniels) all about growing up. Parrish plays Stone's boyfriend.

Michele and Kieran Mulroney wrote the script for the film, which also marks their directorial debut. Their credits also include the “Justice League” screenplay.

As for Parrish, he's also known for playing Silas Botwin on Showtime's awesome series "Weeds." Parrish will also appear along Zac Efron in "17 Again."