The bounty Hunter

people don't make good romantic comedies anymore.

what happened to romcoms actually having romance? it used to be that you wanted the main leads to get together, you knew they belonged together, there's a sense of sublime satisfaction at the end of the movie when they finally realize that they're in love.

its not like we dont know where the story is heading. we just want to be thoroughly entertained and absorbed on the way.

'The Bounty Hunter' is one of those stories that has a great premise and a promising trailer, but no follow through what so ever and very little actual romance.

When bounty hunter Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) finds out that his next target is his ex-wife (Jennifer Aniston) he gladly tracks her down, intending to take her into custody, not knowing that there's a killer after her because of a story she's working on. All this leads to mayhem and shooting and lots of running.

But sadly, the plot is underdeveloped, the reasons for the killings never really seem to surface and the two main leads never seem to be in much danger.

There's not much spark either. Sure they both look good, Aniston rarely has a hair out of place even while on the run and although Butler looks hungover most of the time there's still a scene where he's topless and lookin fine. There's no doubt that they're attractive people, but theres no reason to believe that they're attracted to one another either.

On the whole, with Aniston's experienced ability and Butler's great screen presence, the movie could have done so much more. But the lazy development of both plot and character means that its just your run-of-the mill romcom. Funny at times but forgettable.

If you're looking for romance this weekend, something that'll really pull at you heartstrings and make you smile, I suggest pulling out your old DVD of 'You've got Mail' or 'While you were Sleeping'.

Now those, are romantic comedies.