Every so often, a movie comes into theaters with at least one big target on its back, and then it surprises the naysayers by actually being entertaining and worthwhile. Certainly Titanic couldn’t have had worse buzz, between its scheduling and budget difficulties and the easy jokes that could be made from its title, only to wind up being one of the biggest grossers of all time. Going the Distance (new on DVD from Warner Home Video) is no Titanic , granted, but this charming and funny little movie is nonetheless quite the surprise, all things considered.
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What the Haters Missed in Going the Distance