Critics and moviegoers were cooler towards The Heartbreak Kid than other Farrelly Brothers films, but I can’t see more than marginal differences in its artistic success versus their earlier works. The R rating allows the brothers to get a little crasser, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. But Stiller is as about as strong a leading man as anyone in comedy today, and he helps keep the film afloat despite a flimsy high concept, as do good supporting performances.

DreamWorks’ DVD satisfies with its commentary, main featurette, and lighter production pieces all registering as diverting and different. Deleted scenes, bloopers, and fine picture/sound provide standard support, putting this disc where it should be. Unless you’re a Farrelly or Stiller completist, I can’t see this being one to own. But it makes for a worthwhile rental that’s guaranteed to provide some laughs, which is true of just about anything from either the star or the directors.