David O. Russell Was Originally Going To Direct This
I was listening to the Movie Crypt Podcast, and Chris Columbus was a guest on it. And he said DOR was originally going to direct the film. This was before he has a comeback with The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.
Anyway they got close to production and suddenly DOR dropped out. I'm guessing this was around the time he got the Fighter. So Chris Columbus dropped into the directors chair. And even he admits the film didn't come out that great. You can download or listen to the script on Geeknation.com
I've written a script with Jen in mind as the lead. It's a comedy Life As Liz. PM if interested.