I guess Frank was not thinking about marriage that much ... well not in the context of putting it in the song. That side note that may not make much sense aside, the movie is a comedy and has the flaws/cliches you may expect from a genre piece like this.

There is some really cringe worthy dialog and it doesn't really succeed in certain areas either ... but if you don't mind certain things, you can have fun. And while the dialog isn't always ... let's say good, the actors delivering the lines are top notch and many times make this look better than it is ... no pun intended. All have fun making this (you can tell by the bloopers during the end credits too),so why shouldn't you?

23 November 2017. The light-weight family comedy involves a newly married marriage counselor who finds herself attempting to fix her parents' impending divorce. This feel good movie succeeds on the entertainment level though it's fluffy presentation in the vein of What About Bob? (1991) or Anger Management (2003) or even the more similar Prime (2005),sort of reduces the qualitative polish of the movie by not taking much risk in its depiction of serious counseling nor hard-edge drama. Of interest is Julia Roberts' brief presence as a counselor's voice only and the Buffy The Vampire Slayer television series (1997-2003) a real life couple as a couple as a cameo in this movie, Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof. While not directly relatable, other family comedy, drama that might have more of a memorable impact include Cameron Diaz In Her Shoes (2005),Uptown Girls (2003),My Best Friend's Wedding (1997),Georgia Rule (2007) or The Women (2008).

This movie just isn't very funny, endearing or involving as a dramedy. It runs out of steam early. Just aren't many funny situations. And those that could have been funny were done better before (eg the speed dating scene). There could have been better situations with the marriage counseling theme but the one with Alison Hannigan is okay.

Wanted to watch this mainly for the likable attractive cast. Unfortunately the material they are given to work with isn't good. Mandy Moore isn't the best actress but her lines aren't really that great so can't blame her. Kellan Lutz's character isn't convincing. He doesn't look like he is ready to settle down at all more like some big frat boy. Jessica Szhor's character is more likable than in Gossip Girl. James Brolin is a bit miscast. It's nice to see Jane Seymour acting again - haven't seen her since "Wedding Crashers".

Overall watch it once if you are fan of the cast but bear in mind it just isn't that good.