Joe's Take

DarkWolf and I were recently able to check out the new Elizabeth Hurley/Matthew Perry flick, Serving Sara.  The story of a process server, a rich man's wife and the things that bring them together and the funny things that ensue. Matthew Perry plays Joe Tyler, a hot shot process server who specializes in serving court papers to citizens around the nation.  Cedric the Entertainer plays his hot headed but always funny, boss.  And "Big Pussy" himself, Vincent Pastore, plays a rival process server that's been tipping off Joe's paper....served.....people.

A high paying job comes down and it ends up going to Joe.  He has to serve a rich man's wife some divorce papers.  That rich man's wife is Sara Moore, played by the ever gorgeous Elizabeth Hurley.  After a few mishaps, Joe serves sara (see where the title comes from?) and, after a run in with some vengeful mobsters, makes his way back home.  Caught on a bus together, Sara finds out that by having papers served by her husband, that she is held under the lax divorce laws of the state of Texas and is entitled to very little of her husband's estate.  If she could find a way to have a hold put on her papers and get her husband served first, she can sue him under New York state law and take (to quote Eddie Murphy) "half his shit".  Sara convinces Joe to help her and thus the story unfolds.

 

The story actually moves along at a pretty good pace.  Not too much lag.  There's one scene in a hotel room that kinda drags a bit and stinks of useless plot development but, other than that, the film is actually an entertaining experience.  Obviously, we're not talking about an Oscar winner but as far as romantic comedies go, it's worth the cash.

 

Matthew Perry comes off with his usual, dry wit and an almost naive charm that makes him a fun character to watch.  It's interesting to see him, suddenly, gain weight in the middle of the movie.  Poor guy was in and out of rehab for almost the entire filming of this flick.  Elizabeth Hurley is, as usual, sexy and cute and the complete focus every time she hits the screen.  Not exactly a stretch for her but she still gives a funny performance. 

	One of the funnier characters in the movie is Vinny Pastore as Tony.  The mean hearted and underhanded process server that's ever on Joe's trail to serve Sara (there it is again) her papers.  This guy goes all over the place and gets some of the bigger laughs of the film. But this is all just scenery compared to the real dynamic duo of the film.
Big Pussy Looks Pissy

I'm talking of course of, first, Bruce Campbell.  Campbell plays Gordon Moore.  Sara's swindling, tycoon of a husband who's trying to leave her for a hot little blonde and trying to keep all his cash at the same time.  As a Bruce Campbell fan, I was constantly cracking up at him with his goofy southern accent and cheesy car salesman smile.  Bruce's performance was hilarious.  My only regret as far as he's concerned is that I wish he had a bit more screen time.  Bruce Campbell fans, stand up and be counted.  Our man does a good job.

Come Get Some, Mother Scratchers!

And now for the second part of our duo of disaster.  I am speaking, of course, of none other but myself.  Yep!  That's right.  Joe was also involved in this little film.  I won't tell ya EXACTLY where I am but I'll give ya a bit of a location.    Here's your hint:  Miami Hilton   The first person to e-mail me that they found me and can point me out will get a prize from the site.

Now, allow me to dance with joy that I share screen time with Bruce Campbell and Elizabeth Hurley.  YAAAAHOOOOO!!!!!!  Okay.  Back to business.

Overall, this is an entertaining film and worth the money to check out.  Bring a date, buy some popcorn and enjoy.

Generally, a movie like this would get a mark of probably 4 out of 5.  However, I'M IN IT!!  This flick gets a PERFECT SCORE.  In fact, it gets better than perfect.  Serving Sara gets a 6 out of 5.  Ya like that?

DarkWolf's Take