Directed by Scottish television and film director Tom Vaughan, the movie follows Richard Haig, played by Pierce Brosnan. Haig teaches the Romantics at Cambridge, where he meets an American student, Kate, played by Jessica Alba. They start a relationship of sorts, and after 6 months, she is having his baby.

Richard is an honorable man and takes his new and young bride to Los Angeles.  He meets Kate’s half-sister, played by Salma Hayek. Now, we have a threesome happening here, and Kate has a baby boy.

Haig discovers his wife is leaving him, and his life is crushed. His entire livelihood is focused on his son while he tries to get a new job.  His situation twists, and he begins to have lustful and romantic feelings for Olivia. The problem is that his Visa renewal is coming up. At this point, Richard needs to find a job, remain in the US, and find love with Olivia, whom he never wanted to find love with in the first place.

The storyline is nothing new, but it is good to see these actors together. Vaughan has done his fair share of romantic comedies, yet this one misses its mark. The movie is way too predictable and not original, with no surprises. Don’t get me wrong. It is funny and easy to watch, but Vaughan holds back the final punch for the knockout of laughs.  The actors do a fine job trying to save the movie from being too cookie-cutter, while the movie holds its own. Some Kind of Beautiful is worth a watch on cable or on a streaming network if you like these actors and can put up with a so-so, funny story.  But watch the trailer… you’ll have a good laugh. Fun stuff.