The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

During his visit, Andy realises that his mother needs a man in her life and after tracking down her ex boyfriend – whom he is actually named after – at an advertising firm in San Francisco, he invites her along for the trip, hoping he’ll spring an unexpected romantic reunion.

Granted, the film has, what some would say, ‘funny’ moments, but the jokes never manage to build on one another.  Instead, they’re delivered in an oddly serious and somewhat linear way.  Lacking emotion and some serious drive, it’s hard to believe that, given their past comedic efforts, neither the director nor the screenwriter execute have managed to put together good road-trip comedy.

Streisand, at seventy years old, seems game and shows no signs of slowing down as she rises up to the challenge of tackling the role of a highly neurotic and overly protective mother.  She doesn’t look a day over fifty, even close up, and although she goes a little overboard sometimes, you can’t help but love her. Rogen on the other hand, is completely lifeless. He ends up aiming for a more subtle approach, which sadly, just doesn’t pass the grade.