The Rewrite

A washed-up, Oscar-winning screenwriter named Keith Michaels gets a chance to redeem himself when he accepts an offer to teach screenwriting at a small university in upstate New York. Initially planning to just collect his paycheck and do as little work as possible, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the lives of his students and the faculty, particularly a single mother and fellow professor.

The Rewrite received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Hugh Grant's performance and the charming chemistry between the leads, but found the plot to be predictable and somewhat derivative of other romantic comedies.

• Hugh Grant delivers a reliably charming performance that anchors the film.

• The romantic chemistry between Grant and Marisa Tomei is a highlight.

• The plot often feels formulaic and lacks genuine surprise.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a pleasant and easy-to-watch romantic comedy, with many appreciating the performances of the lead actors. However, some viewers felt it was a bit too predictable and lacked originality.

Hugh Grant and Marisa Tomei previously starred together in the 1999 film 'Mickey Blue Eyes', though they did not share any scenes.