Good Advice (film)

Good Advice is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Steve Rash and starring Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Angie Harmon, and Jon Lovitz. The film centers on Ryan Turner (Sheen), a financial advisor who inadvertently becomes a popular and successful advice columnist after impersonating his neighbor, a sex therapist, while she is out of town.

Ryan's career and love life become complicated as he attempts to maintain the charade, dealing with increasingly personal and complex problems from his readers. His own romantic relationships, particularly with Cindy Styne (Richards) and Page Hensen (Harmon), are further complicated by his deceptive role.

The film received generally negative reviews upon its release. Critics often cited the predictable plot, uninspired humor, and lack of chemistry between the lead actors as weaknesses. Despite the star power of its cast, Good Advice failed to resonate with audiences and was not a box office success. The storyline relies heavily on the comedic possibilities of mistaken identity and the ethical implications of unqualified individuals dispensing advice.