The Premise
Jesse (Alyssa Milano) is a young, spirited and beautiful waitress working at a coffee shop. Ethan (Christopher Gorham) is a writer who is trying to get published, but has lost hope due to failed efforts.
The two meet at the café she is working at, and decide to go on a date. And while Ethan is cute, nice, romantic and creative, Jesse also meets Troy (Michael Landes) on the same day. Troy is nice, handsome, successful and confident and he also wants to date Jesse.
Jesse hasn’t exactly been lucky with men, so she decides to go out with them both. She will make up her mind later. What are the odds of both relationships going well, right? But they both do, and both men start to fall for her, and it looks like their feelings are mutual. What has a girl got to do?
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Nope, it is not cheesy or unoriginal. Trust me!
Don’t hate Jesse just yet. Yes, she puts herself in a difficult situation, but there is a lot more to this love triangle and you may be really pleased at the end.
My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend is a sweet, romantic movie with characters you can relate to (especially Ethan, since I’m a nice, romantic and ..a writer: )). It is also entertaining, but you need to hang on to the end to feel rewarded.
I’ve always liked Alyssa Milano since I grew up with her, watching and laughing with Who’s The Boss. Christopher Gorham can pull off geek and romantic lead equally well, and well-Michael Landes is the perfect choice for Troy.
It is not a very funny movie, and it is not meant to be. It is however lovely and entertaining. Give it a shot.
Written by Benji Smith and Daryn Tufts. Directed by Darn Tufts. The movie also features Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges’ older brother, as Jesse’s uncle.
Other Posts on the Cast
Who’s the Boss? starring Alyssa Milano & Tony Danza
Possession starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Lee Pace & Michael Landes
The Ledge starring Charlie Hunnam, Liv Tyler, Patrick Wilson feat. Christopher Gorham