French Exit

"French exit (french eg'zit)--n. [slang]--a hip word meaning to leave a party without saying good-bye." Or at least that's what lead actor Jonathan Silverman (The Single Guy) tells us. A more truthful definition? How about a lackluster comedy circling around two Hollywood screenwriters (Silverman and Madchen Amick) who flirt endlessly in an irritating love-hate relationship? The only highlight of the movie is a refreshingly funny intro as girl bumps into boy for the first time. But the premise gets old fast, as Silverman and Amick coincidentally see each other at every Tinseltown party in the movie. Despite the advances of a) one seductive and jealous ex-girlfriend and b) a powerful and rich older man with too much testosterone, the main duo's love is destined to be. No duh. With B-list actors, a boring set of characters and a played-out plot, you're better off leaving French Exit without even saying hello. Not recommended. (M. K. Lau)