Jessi and I love movies.  We love movies.  I think it’s safe to say that we easily see three or more new movies a month, not to mention our Netflix obsession.  So what in the world could be more appropriate for our Blog Baby than a Movie Review column?

Don’t like movies?  Fine.  Don’t read this one.  Or any of the reviews that follow.

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When in Rome

WHO: Kristen Bell & Josh Duhamel

WHAT: Girl finds coins in the Fountain of Love in Rome, and because she has stolen their “love,” four creeptastic dudes proceed to stalk her.

WHEN: Present day.

WHERE: Rome/New York

WHY: Cause it’s cute?

THREE-STAR REASONING: It was entertaining I guess, but Kristen and Josh both fail pretty hard on the acting front and the material itself is pretty lame — lots of corny jokes and embarrassingly awkward one-liners.  Here’s an opportunity to show two of the most beautiful cities in the world — Rome and New York — and you see very little of that scenery in the film.  And what a shame, because that could have elevated the film.  None of the story lines are explored enough, and the main character, Beth, is seriously flighty — bails every time things get good.

Also, I don’t like when tall dudes date midgets.

WORTH SEEING?: Nah.  This one just didn’t do it for me.  I was pretty generous with the three stars.  It just hits a level so lame and unbelievable, that it’s not much fun to watch.  Stealing coins in a fountain and all those guys instantly falling in love with you?  Far-fetched.  The lack of chemistry?  Uncomfortable.

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In other (breaking) news, according to People magazine, When in Rome co-stars Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are officially gettin’ hitched!  Woop!