I saw this film with my husband in a sold-out sneak preview. We roared with laughter along with the audience the whole way through the film, finding the dialogue raunchy and outrageous but also enjoying the great chemistry between the strong leads. The film is a fun take on Cyrano/Pygmalion, with a macho, sexist male showing an uptight female his version of the ropes of dating. My husband loved this romantic comedy which seemed aimed at men as well as women. Who wins the battle of the sexes here? Just as in life: let's call it a draw!
I thought the film was fast-paced and entertaining, with all the stunts, exotic locals and wry quips intact. In some ways, it was like catching up with old friends you haven't seen in far too many years. And Shia LaBeouf as Mutt was a clever addition to the cast.
Some of the plot was a bit unexpected but it suited the time period perfectly, IMO. My husband and 21-year-old daughter loved the film too. Glad to see the return to the franchise turned out so well.