Picture Perfect (1997)

I do not usually enjoy Rom-Com movies but this one was really good and it kept me laughing. The cast is very talented and the performance by all of them was very good. The plot is somewhat predictable but it was very well done, enjoyable and fun to watch. I feel this should at least deserve a 6.5 IMDB rating so giving it 10/10 to balance the rating. Would definitely recommend if you are a fan of the cast or enjoy romantic comedies.

While 1997's "Picture Perfect" wasn't Jennifer Aniston's first movie, it was her first starring role. She plays Kate, a talented ad executive in New York City who's passed up for promotion because her boss (Kevin Dunn) thinks she's not dependent enough on the company to be reliable in the long-term. In other words, she's single and doesn't own a home, etc. Her best friend (Illeana Douglas) encourages her to fake an engagement to a guy she barely knows from Boston, Nick (Jay Mohr), and then stage a break-up after she gets promoted. Meanwhile, Kevin Bacon lurks in the background as the office lothario.Jennifer proves that she has what it takes to carry a major film, no sweat; it's just that the movie in question is mediocre. Actually, I thought the first hour was quite amusing for a romcom, but after the big staged break-up it got dull as a certain character does some serious soul-searching. However, the cast is fine and I think "Picture Perfect" would be appreciated more by fans of 'chick flicks' and Aniston. Bacon is excellent as the bad boy, but Kate's just too good for him, literally. There is a good lesson at the end and I liked the boss' honest response to a certain person's confession.The film runs 105 minutes and was shot in New York City and nearby West Orange, New Jersey.GRADE: C

The first and best of Jennifer Aniston's string of comedies. She is sprightly and charming and the film light and airy. What really carries this over and makes it better than the host of pale films that have come after is Jay Mohr. He is ingratiating and sweet, he has always been better as sweethearts although he can play a jerk well, and the chemistry between the two of them is much better than she has shared with most of her other leading men. A high grade supporting cast adds to the pleasure of this, Olympia Dukakis is a delight as Jennifer's brassy mom, the always dependable Ileana Douglas fun as her friend, Kevin Bacon has a snarky charm as the office gigolo and Kevin Dunn offers a nice turn as her boss.

Glenn Gordon Caron's 'Picture Perfect' is A Decent Rom-Com, that entertains. Also, Jennifer Aniston & The Ever-Amazing Kevin Bacon give spirited performances.'Picture Perfect' Synopsis: Kate is working on a career at Mercer Advertising but is passed up for promotion because she's not stable enough, still being single and having no ties to the company. A story is made up about her being engaged to Nick, a guy whom she just met at a friend's wedding, and all seems to work out well for Kate. She even gets the attention of a colleague she had always wanted, but events soon take a dramatic turn.'Picture Perfect' begins & ends on a light note. Being a Rom-Com, this 1997 flick offers good humor & breezy moments. Glenn Gordon Caron's Direction is good.As mentioned before, Jennifer Aniston & The Ever-Amazing Kevin Bacon give spirited performances. Aniston makes a lovable protagonist, while Bacon once again proves, that he can never disappoint. Another likable performance comes from Jay Mohr.On the whole, 'Picture Perfect' isn't perfect, but a decent & light film nonetheless.