Occasionally, I like to divulge a teeny tiny bit of personal information about myself. I mean, it’s only fair. Every week, I give you guys the details on other people’s lives, and I am not above sharing. So, here goes. I love LOVE. I love hearts and chocolate and kisses and heart-shaped chocolate kisses! Needless to say, I am downright giddy about the new movie Valentine’s Day for many reasons. Reason #1: Garry Marshall is a master of the romantic comedy. Reason #2: It’s all about love. Reason #3: This is the most impressive ensemble cast since Oceans 11, 12 and 13. The movie is about several folks living in LA whose lives intersect on Valentine’s Day. We talked with one of the film’s many stars, Ashton Kutcher, about his role in the movie and he divulged his “yes list.”

You play Reed Bennett in the movie. How would you describe him in one word?
He’s a lover. He’s just a lover. Any guy that is a florist has to be some kind of romantic, right?

You also believe your character’s profession gives him a unique power. Right?
The florist knows everything. He knows who is being faithful, who’s cheating, who’s sick, who’s well. The florist has the inside scoop on the gossip channel. There are a lot of messages passed between florists; so, the florist knows if you screwed up with the wife because he has to write the “I’m sorry, baby” card that goes on the flowers. So the florist is the messenger. He’s the go between, sort of like an angel. He’s the angel of love. In some ways he is cupid. That’s why I’m wearing pink!

Jessica Alba plays your girlfriend, Morley, in the movie. Is theirs a good love story or a sad love story?
In general, the idea of the story is that people don’t look at my character and Jessica’s character as a fit. But that’s the amazing thing about love, it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, it’s about what you think.

You had the incredible opportunity to work with the great Garry Marshall on this movie. How did you feel when he asked you to be a part of this amazing ensemble cast?
There are just certain people that are on the “yes list.” I mean, you don’t really look at a Garry Marshall film and be like, “ho hum, I don’t know… let me think about it.” You do those films. It’s like Steven Spielberg is on the “yes list.” There’s no “Look Steve, I don’t know about this.” You just say yes! Gary is definitely on the “yes list.”

Do you think the film is an accurate reflection of love and relationships and what Valentine’s Day means?
I think in some ways it addresses the cynical side of Valentine’s Day, but I also think it addresses the hopeful side of Valentine’s Day, and that’s why it’s nice.

So if you haven’t figured out what to do with your special someone on Valentine’s Day, it’s now a no brainer! Valentine’s Day opens nationwide this week. The film is rated PG-13 for some sexual material and partial nudity. For all of this week’s new releases and more with your favorite celebs, check out my show Reel Critics on Time Warner Cable Video on Demand under the North Texas Programming tab.