Upon its release in May 2008, the received largely negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a score of around 13%. Critics called it "predictable," "formulaic," and criticized the "stalker-ish" behavior of the lead.

However, things take a dramatic turn when Tom meets a beautiful Slovakian woman, Tatjana (Wood), who becomes his love interest. As Tom spends more time with Tatjana, he begins to question his engagement and his relationships with his friends. The film takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, as Tom navigates his way through love, friendship, and loyalty.