"The Real Blonde" is an easy going romantic comedy with the emphasis on comedy which sticks Modine and Keener in the midst of an ample cast of familiar faces as it spins its lukewarm but likeable story of sitcom type couple vicissitudes. Somewhat ill focused and lacking in coherence but always upbeat and busy, "TRB" makes a good couch potato flick for those in the mood for romantic comedy. (B-)

I'm sorry, for I just read the review of the guy who rented those two Elizabeth Berkley videos and gave this one a glowing report. But no, guy, there's what you didn't consider. There is a whole lot of talent and beauty that went onto this movie, but what came out the other end? A big bore. Yawn. Zzzzzzz and zzzzzzz some more. Really, what a disappointment. I took one look at the trailer and thought I'd be on to a winner. No. What a loser. It doesn't hold my interest. I feel less than feathers for the male characters. Of the male cast, the best performance is by the little old dog at the end, I sure felt something for him.

Catherine Keener. Uhm, yes, she shows spark. I suppose she plays a role model. Sad that our freaking world has produced a society where 'girls' (in the true sense of the word) now are outdated, passé, in favor of 'efficient women' who strive to take care of themselves (and damn well can, but that is not the point, the point is that it is tragic that the 21st Century's ideals will have to be thrown out, for 'girly girls' cannot survive in The Big Nasty.

Daryl Hannah. Ooh, SPLASH. You could even stick with her till DANCING AT THE BLUE IGUANA. But as far as the erotic heroine goes, here she is a sad disappointment. Sorry.

Bridgette Wilson. Ethereally beautiful.

Elizabeth SHOWGIRLS Berkley. Striking performance. Especially that seen- from-the-sidewalk scene.

The male characters/actors: one big boring bore! What weakling bores!

Set in the world of struggling actors and models, this is an intelligent comedy with just a hint of seriousness. It's well-written with good performances by its large, mostly younger cast. The humor is for adults, so if you're looking for big belly-laughs and gross-out situations, you'll be disappointed. The number of characters threatened to be a bit too many but that's not a major problem. I found 'The Real Blonde' funnier and more entertaining than lots of comedies that get far more publicity and have much more box-office success.