3 Men and a Little Lady

Directed by Emile Ardolino, 3 Men and a Little Lady follows Peter (Tom Selleck), Michael (Steve Guttenberg), and Jack (Ted Danson) as they’re forced to cope with Sylvia’s (Nancy Travis) decision to move with Mary (Robin Weisman) to London – with this revelation hitting Peter especially hard given his deep-seated love for Travis’ character. Filmmaker Ardolino delivers an affable piece of work that generally captures the feel and tone of its admittedly superior predecessor, although it’s equally clear that the movie’s emphasis on Peter and Sylvia’s will-they-or-won’t-they relationship does grow a little tiresome after a whole (ie it’s just so conventional and predictable, especially once Sylvia’s evil fiancé enters the picture). It’s clear, then, that the movie picks up once the action shifts to London, as this portion of the proceedings boasts a number of better-than-expected elements – with, especially, everything involving Fiona Shaw’s goofy Miss Lomax standing as a clear highlight within the proceedings. The satisfying finale ensures that 3 Men and a Little Lady ends on an appreciatively upbeat note, which ultimately does cement the film’s place as a decent (if somewhat forgettable) followup.

**1/2 out of ****