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Did You Hear About the Morgans?

In New York City, an estranged couple (Grant and Parker) who witness a murder are relocated to small-town Wyoming as part of a witness-protection program.

You probably don't know the name Marc Lawrence, but both as a writer and writer-director he has made some fine romantic comedies over the last 10 years, including "Miss Congeniality," "Forces of Nature," "Two Weeks Notice" and "Music and Lyrics." These aren't necessarily credits to earn a lifetime-achievement Oscar, but all are solid, pleasing comedies, with wit, personality and a few surprises.

Alas, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" is not in that category. Sometimes it's unpleasant, sometimes it's insincere, and for long stretches it's boring. There are good parts, too, but they all come in the first 10 minutes. Surprisingly, Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker, who have lots of charm and know something about comedy, can't save it. In fact, Grant's charm deserts him in "Morgans." He's mannered and uncomfortable and seems to be phoning it in with all his might.