Some moments are ridiculously goofy. For instance, Bullock’s initial entry into her office is a scene similar “Devil Wears Prada” (Director David Frankel, 2006). Nevertheless, the characters provide laughs under the direction of Anne Fletcher (“27 Dresses,” 2008). Bullock, also an executive producer, and Reynolds work here, especially Reynolds, proving the lead male role is suited for him. Another reason to see this film is Betty White. She never bores.

Grade: B- (Say yes.)

Easy Virtue (Period Comedy/Drama: 1 hour, 37 minutes); Starring: Jessica Biel, Colin Firth, Ben Barnes and Kristin Scott Thomas; Director: Stephan Elliot ; Rated: PG-13 (Brief nudity, thematic elements and strong language)

Movie Review: Alfred Hitchcock directed the first edition of “Easy Virtue” on the big screen in 1928, based on a play by Noel Coward. This tale follows the exploits of Larita Whittaker (Biel), a widow and Grand Prix automobile racer. She is blond, gorgeous and American. The last adjective is the one that irritates Mrs. Whittaker (Thomas), a cranky British lady who is disappointed her son John (Barnes) has married a scandalous, slightly older woman. Not all is bad news for Larita, her father-in-law (Firth) thinks she is wonderful.

A comical period piece, “Easy Virtue” delights in that it keeps throwing new comical and story material at its audience. Every scene plays like either a good drama, or a fine comedy. This screenplay nicely mixes the two, giving audience double the entertainment value.

Biel thrills here. Her beauty works, except that is not what makes her performance. She is brazen, much like a younger Katharine Hepburn. Biel’s character is fascinating, and the actress plays her as if she has something to hide. Maybe, she does?

Kristin Scott Thomas is dynamite in any film. Check out her performance in “I’ve Love You So Long (2007).” Thomas is the antagonist. She plays her part irritatingly. She is Biel’s adversary, and the two women appear to have fun playing against each other. Barnes (“Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” 2008) is Biel’s dashing husband. He works as the movie’s nice guy and singing cast member. Yet the person with the tough role — but he does a good job — is Colin Firth. He conveys much with few words. Firth never gives a bad performance.

This period piece works as a nice getaway from the heat of summer. Laughter and enjoyment are the easy virtues of this production. Great lines, cinematography and amusing cast are an easy diversion.

Grade: B (Virtuous)

Rudo y Cursi (Sports Drama: 1 hour, 41 minutes; Spanish with English subtitles); Starring: Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Jessica Mas, and Guillermo Francella; Director: Carlos Cuarón; Rated: R (Profanity, sexual innuendo, nudity, violence and sexuality)

Movie Review: Discovered by soccer scout/manager Batuta (Francella), Tato (Bernal), a.k.a. “Cursi,” and his brother Beto (Luna), known to fans as “Rudo,” are two of Mexico’s best soccer players. They go from playing in their neighborhood to being soccer super stars. They quickly become wealthy, famous, and sought after by many. Tato just wants to promote his singing career. Beto wants to be the best soccer player, but he gambles more than he plays soccer. The two find the life of the rich and famous comes with pluses and minuses.

As sport dramas go, this is one of the better films. “Rudo and Cursi” moves slow, evolving into a great dramatic plot, which the rest of the world calls football. Soccer merely serves as backdrop for three colorful characters to play out their lives.

Bernal and Luna are a great pairing. Their films, like others of Latin America, are very realistic. The audiences may remember them from unique “Y tu mamá también” (Director Alfonso Cuarón, 2001, which Carlos Cuarón wrote the screenplay). Bernal and Luna, like the Cuarón Brothers, have a genuine chemistry. Bernal and Luna are two of the best Latino actors. As Rudo and Cursi, they are dynamic. Each plays off the other in the most interesting manner. A neat touch to this drama is Francella. He narrates and gives the film an edge as a devious soccer manager. He is like a mix of boxing promoter Don King and wrestling’s Vince McMahon.