Who among us has not struggled with the complexities of platonic male/female relationships? This delightful romantic comedy, directed by P.J. Hogan, highlights those complexities in an original and wacky way.

Julianne (Julia Roberts), funny, lovable, clever yet vulnerable, is a food critic who is devastated to discover that Michael (Dermot Mulroney), her former boyfriend, who is now her best friend, is about to get married to Kimmy (Cameron Diaz), a wealthy and perfectly beautiful young woman.

So where was Julianne through all those nine years of a beautiful platonic friendship, with Michael hinting that he really loved her? Only after he drops the shoe about Kimmy does she admit the truth to herself.

Julianne travels to Chicago, ostensibly to her "best friend's wedding", but really planning to break up the engagement and to tell Michael she loves him. Well, without really saying it, though, and that's where the fun comes in.

It is great howl watching Julianne's crazy schemes come to naught, and quite touching to see her struggling with her poignant feelings for her former boyfriend. Her real platonic and equally wacky friend and editor, George, (Rupert Everret) is the loving gay confidant who encourages her schemes - up to a point.

The script, by Ronald Bass, will keep you in suspense till the end, and wondering which girl Michael will choose.