Whatever possessed Billy Bob Thornton, Patrick Swayze, Charlize Theron and Natasha Richardson to agree to star in this half-baked romantic comedy? They play hicks from the sticks who are all best pals. The story sees the four taking a trip to Reno, where secrets come tumbling out: Lonnie Earl (Thornton) and Darlene (Richardson) are having marital problems, while Roy (Swayze) and Candy (Theron) are trying to have a baby. Meanwhile, Candy and Lonnie Earl have had an affair... The acting is reasonable, but otherwise, this is lamely plotted and utterly forgettable.

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