"Picture Perfect" was Jennifer Aniston's first starring role in a film, since claiming fame from the TV hit sitcom "Friends." As far as picture perfection gets, boy, was she in this one.

Released in 1997, "Picture Perfect" tells the tale of Kate, desperate to raise the advertising and marketing ladder, allows her boss to believe she is getting married to the man in a Polaroid shown to him by her friend and colleague Darcy.

The man is actually named Nick, wedding videographer who meets her at a mutual friend's event.

Now, that Kate's boss, Mr. Mercer of Mercer advertising, thinks she has a married life coming, and remaining loyal to his company to help pay for, Mercer throws her a big promotion. In addition, co-worker Sam, whom Kate has a huge crush on, is now interested in her, being that she's engaged and uncommittable.

Everything's going fine until Nick saves a little girl from a burning building and is now all over the news. Mercer and his newest big client, captured by Kate's work, demands to take she and her fake husband out to eat. Kate, in turn, asks Nick to pose as her fiancée for this special dinner, where they will stage a breakup and end the lying. Of course, its a little high concept, but it works without going too over the top.

Jennifer Aniston of course plays Kate delightfully. Her character has very little to think over, very few complex avenues. However, for a big screen debut, it demonstrates Aniston could handle a leading role, in at least the comedy genre.

The best part of the movie was looking at Kate in almost every scene. Cinematographer Paul Sorassy found the most perfect way to photograph this absolute beautiful woman. Her skin and complexion appear without imperfection. In addition, costume designer Jane Robinson found the most gorgeous dresses for Aniston to outfit, jaw dropping stuff. If the storyline doesn't interest you, and you're a guy, Aniston alone is worth watching this film.

Unfortunately, in more than one night stands, we must see Kevin Bacon as Sam in his not so handsomest role. He comes off as sleazy, which his character is to an easy degree. I just thinking, among the supporting cast in Kate's office, there was far more handsome co-workers for her to fall for. To his credit though, Bacon pulls the role off without a flaw.

My favorite supporting role comes from Kevin Dunn (Dave) as Mercer, completely believable as a rags to riches, no bullshit advertising executive.

Jay Moore, who started his career as a secondary performer on TV's "Saturday Night Live," took this role after his minor part in "Jerry Maguire." His laid back demeanor is solid Nick material, but when actual feelings for Kate come around, Moore has some great moments with Aniston.

The picture was directed by Glenn Gordon Caron (Wilder Napalm) who's credits mostly include TV's "Remmington Steele" and "Moonlighting." He also wrote the screenplay for "Picture Perfect," which his writing credits are most of his career.

The DVD disc has next to nothing on it, but at least its widescreen. If special features are your thing, this disc is lacking. However, I dig this picture. Its a simple story of one person realizing what is most important to her. Yes, we've seen that plenty times, but this has a perfectly shot Jennifer Aniston in it.

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