Twice in a Lifetime just ain’t enough. Yes, it has stars galore, a semi-social conscience, and even a theme song by Paul McCartney.

What it doesn’t have is a story.

The first third of the movie is spent opening birthday presents; the last third is devoted to wedding preparations; and the most exciting moment of the film comes at a Seattle Seahawks home game, watching fifty thousand screaming fans do The Wave.

Just sends the blood coursing through your veins, doesn’t it?

The only truly interesting thing about Twice in a Lifetime is watching Gene Hackman transform a perfectly lackluster role into one of his finest performances....