Understanding Jane (2001)

"Understanding Jane" is basically adequate as a talky lightweight Britcom, but becomes repellent and unconvincing when dealing with the romance between nice guy Elliot (Kevin McKidd) and vindictive, manipulating petty crook 'Dallas' AKA the Jane of the title (Amelia Curtis.) Attractive and pleasant McKidd and John Simm, as the friend give it their best shot and the girls (Curtis and Louisa Milwood... read more

Elliot and Oz meet two girls, Dallas and Popeye, and go for a restaurant meal. Oz and Popeye hit it off, but the girls do a runner before the bill arrives. The guys arrange a second meeting, and manage to turn the tables. After their third meeting, Oz and Popeye settle into an (apparently superficial) relationship whilst the film concentrates on Elliot and Dallas spending time together and learnin