Admittedly, I had rather low expectations for this film. I find Russell Brand annoying and a little scary. On the other hand, I love Helen Mirren, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Glad I did, Mr. Brand won me over. Amid a sea of tiresome remakes, Author 2011 is a standout and yes, I love the original too. Obviously, there is nothing deep going on here but if you want a good RoCom, this is your ticket.