Ben Stiller's real-life dad, Jerry, is also a hard sell in the role of the sex-crazed father, mainly because his jokes don't take advantage of his assets as a comedian. Only Carlos Mencia, who plays a hotel concierge, seems to be fit perfectly, but that's only because he so naturally unfunny.
I feel really bad for Monaghan, who does her best with her own charm to add a little sparkle to the romance part of the film. She probably would have had more fun in Akerman's role, though. Monaghan has already proved in films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Mission: Impossible III that she is far more talented than Akerman. But like Eddie, we're stuck with Akerman's Lila, and it's no fun at all.
DVD Features: Featurettes including The Farrelly Brothers in the French Tradition, Ben & Jerry, plus something called The Heartbreak Halloween, another thing called The Egg Toss and bloopers.
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