Gary Sinise had to pretend to love her, which makes his acting even more impressive.
SB, you're hilarious!
But wasn't Fran the character also that way? Can't believe I've already forgotten what I read, but I thought even in the story she was whiny like that? Regardless, the whole idea of complaining about Stu going to Vegas is ridiculous of her! haha
DeNiro, I enjoyed both the book and the movie - Kathy Bates is wonderful to watch as Annie!