Overboard

'OVERBOARD': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

A remake of the 1987 hit, of the same name, with a gender reversal in the lead two roles. In this version, a spoiled playboy falls off a yacht and gets amnesia, and a single working mom, that he abused, convinces him that they're married and then makes him be her slave. The film stars Eugenio Derbez, Anna Faris, Eva Longoria, John Hannah and Swoosie Kurtz. It was directed by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher (two veteran screenwriters in their directorial debuts), and it was written by Greenberg, Fisher and Leslie Dixon. The film has received mostly negative reviews from critics but I enjoyed it mostly.

Kate (Faris) is a single working mother of three, that's desperately trying to become a nurse (while working multiple jobs). She takes a job cleaning for a spoiled rich manchild, named Leonardo (Derbez), who abuses and fires her. Then Leonardo has an accident and gets amnesia, and Kate tricks him into thinking he's her husband. She then gets revenge (for his past abuse) by making him work a really hard construction job, and do all of the cooking and cleaning for her and her daughters.

I was a big fan of the original movie when I was a kid, it was a favorite of my family (that we watched repeatedly), so I was definitely interested in seeing this film. It didn't disappoint me; I like the gender role reversal and I like the casting (both of the leads are really good in it). The premise and humor of the movie is definitely a little silly (but so was the original). The film also has some genuine emotional moments in it too. I recommend it, especially if you're a fan of the original; and I love that they kept it set in Oregon (like the 1987 film)!

I never saw the original version, but this doesn't mean that i have to underestimate this movie.

I watched it with my daughter and we both laughed , liked it and enjoyed every moment.

The story is not a surprise but it offers what we call "a happy end".

If i compare this movie with the comedies that they released the last decade, i would give it a much higher ranking.

Leonard is a spoiled playboy who everything, money, a lot of women and no respect for anyone. Kate has a hard life , works delivering pizzas, in a cleaning company and studies to be a nurse, if that is not enough she has 3 daughters to take care. After they first meat he treats her really bad , so when he goes overboard and finds himself with amnesia she and her boss friend make a plan to payback. Typical romance/comedy story , nothing new there , but the acting is good and even if it´s not my favorite type of movies I found myself having a nice time watching this movie, Faris and Longoria are very good here but Eugenio Derbez is the best, funny enough and makes the movie nice to watch. So yes, typical movie of romance, but good to watch and spend a nice 100 minutes.

I think a lot of the reviews are pretty harsh. I'll admit, this movie was not a top end high rated movie, but it was still an entertaining movie with a predictable outcome. I didn't hate this movie. You typical story with an antagonist and a protagonist. You shift from hating the antagonist to loving the antagonist... blah blah blah.... if you go into this movie with an open mind, you can enjoy what it provides. Anna Farris does a great job of portraying her typical personality. I've always been a fan of Eugenio Derbez, and think he did equally well carrying his role. Eva Longoria played a small role, but did very well as a supporting actress. If I was asked to watch or pass, I'd say watch.

I will start this review off by saying I love, love, love the original. I spent weekends at my grandma's as a child with little but a VHS player and a collection of old movies and it was always one of my favorites. That being said, when I first learned about a remake, I was ecstatic! Though it definitely didn't blow my socks off, it certainly didn't disappoint. It also helps that I am quite fond of Anna Faris' unique brand of comedic presence. Her portrayal of overworked, under appreciated Kate who spins a vengeful, yet well intentioned, situation into a mutually beneficial one was very endearing. Eva Longoria, as her friend, was a nice addition to the cast. I also have to praise Eugenio Derbez, whom I have never seen before but definitely plan on familiarizing myself with. His character Leonardo is not easily forgettable and incited most of my laughs. Swoosie Kurtz as Kate's eccentric, disillusioned mother is always a treat to see as well. Long story short, if you are expecting this film to be exactly like its predecessor, your expectations are too high. Here we have a crisp, modern take on the 1987 classic and it is one that should be appreciated and revered, even, especially for lifelong fans. There is humor, humiliation and in the grand scheme of things, a ton of heart that will just make you feel good. Not to mention perfectly placed homages to the original (including costumes and dialogue, among others) and it is just as fun, if not more! All in all, a decent way to waste a couple lazy hours, in this reviewer's opinion.