The cost of commitment is a pricey air fare in this undemanding romantic comedy about two lovers from opposite sides of the States who battle to keep the flame alive after a whirlwind romance in New York. Erin (Drew Barrymore) has been gaining work experience in the city, while Garrett (Justin Long) is firmly ensconced in a music-business career. Because they're both guarded about their feelings, the separation when Erin returns to college in San Francisco becomes a test of endurance. It's well-observed in the way the couple tread around each other's sensibilities - even at a distance - but the gags can feel tacked-on. Comedy is mostly derived from the crude banter between Garrett and his friends and the neuroses of Erin's married older sister (Christina Applegate). Clichés aside, this has a fresh, contemporary feel, and the cosy rapport between Barrymore and Long (on/off partners in real-life) makes it an easy ride.

Erin and Garrett are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.