It’s genuinely amusing, with a well-developed narrative and an unexpected turn of events. As someone who enjoys science fiction and fantasy, this film satisfied all my preferences. The inclusion of romance was also a plus, making it an enjoyable experience overall. It featured several recognizable actors; however, I would have liked to see more action sequences and a greater exploration of the background details.

Helen (Goldie Hawn) has consistently felt overshadowed by her friend, the actress Madeline (Meryl Streep), but things truly fall apart for her when she finds that her fiancé—the well-known, albeit somewhat frumpy, plastic surgeon Dr. Menville (Bruce Willis)—has married Madeline instead. She spirals downward, gaining weight and losing her apartment while still clutching an ice cream container, eventually ending up in …