Within the first few minutes of the horrifically bad Made of Honor, fans of eyes in film are treated to a scene of womanizer Tom Bailey (Patrick Dempsey) getting sprayed in face with perfume by Hannah (Michelle Monaghan). This episode happens after tipsy Tom inadvertently stumbles into the bed of his intended partner's roommate, Hannah. As ridiculous as this opening premise sounds, I actually know someone who had the same thing happen to them (minus the mace-ing)!Toxic conjunctivitis occurs with airborne irritants or a direct splash of liquid or powder to the eye. Patrick Dempsey admirably portrays a victim of this condition, and also later demonstrates proper treatment with copious irrigation of both eyes, making good use of the Cornell dorm drinking fountain.
If you are simply looking for a cinematic depiction of toxic conjunctivitis, take a look at Will Ferrell in Semi-Pro (2008), or better yet, Jean-Claude Van Damme in the legendary Bloodsport (1988). Made of Honor fails miserably as a When Harry Met Sally wannabe, lacking the requisite chemistry or animated dialogue of a passable romantic comedy. Plus, doesn't the basic premise of all these infidelity-themed "romances" (My Best Friend's Wedding, Waitress, Bridges of Madison County) just start you off on the wrong foot? Made of Honor scores a wretched D from this reviewer.
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