"The Sapphires" is missing a lot _ detailed characters, a unique narrative arc, half-plausible scenes of the Vietnam War _ but it's got two uncommon things going for it: genuine charm and Chris O'Dowd. They are not mutually exclusive.
Feel-good musical drama "The Sapphires" sparkled at Australia's premier film awards.
After the success of "Bridesmaids," actor Chris O'Dowd was mostly getting scripts for mediocre romantic comedies — "bad versions of 'Bridesmaids,' " he said.
