Studio mogul Joe Roth returns to his roots as a director with this romantic comedy co-written by Billy Crystal and starring Roths longtime friend Julia Roberts. Crystal stars as Lee, a studio publicist desperately trying to keep several facts secret from reporters during a high-profile motion pictures press junket. Among the developments that Lee is trying to obscure from view: the films eccentric director (Christopher Walken) has essentially hijacked the $87 million movie and isnt allowing anyone to view it. Also, the films high-profile, real-life married co-stars Gwen Harrison (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Eddie Thomas (John Cusack) have acrimoniously split since filming (over Gwens adulterous affair with Latin lover Hector (Hank Azaria). Lee has led the press to believe that reconciliation is imminent, when in fact Gwen hates Eddie more than ever. Lees secret weapon in his campaign of misinformation is Gwens long-abused sister Kiki (Julia Roberts), who works as the pampered stars personal assistant while secretly pining for Eddie, who might just notice Kiki now that shes lost 60 pounds. Americas Sweethearts co-stars Alan Arkin, Seth Green, and Stanley Tucci. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide