While 'The Layover' is an inconsequential piece of fluff, the film is nonetheless entertaining and includes high octane performances from the two leads, Kate Upton and Alexandra D'Addario.
Through it all, Kate and Meg learn a little more about themselves and the their flaws in their silly and, at times, compulsive behavior. Finally, the romantic story is resolved when the weary travelers confront Ryan and his bride at the wedding party. The roommates are stunned to learn that Ryan is not traveling to Florida to attend a wedding, but to be married himself. There is also a food fight in a restaurant that culminates in the roommates nearly being arrested.
They include a trip on the hot air balloon over St. The best scenes in the film are those of broad comedy. The plot unfolds as a competition that turns into a catfight as the roommates vie for the affection of Ryan. Louis after meeting on the plane a charming but rather vacuous hulk named Ryan. On the flight, there is a detour, due to a hurricane in Florida. The narrative takes them from Seattle to Florida, where they hope to escape from having apparently failed in their careers as a high school teacher and a cosmetics distributor.
'The Layover' was a fast-paced 'road show' comedy with good chemistry between the two lead actors playing Meg and Kate, who are roommates and lifelong friends. Reviewed by lavatch 8 / 10 A Lively and Well-Scripted Romp
