Dear Kristen Bell,

We need to talk about the movie projects you’ve been choosing. I say this as a gigantic “Veronica Mars” fan, so I know I run the risk of confusing you with the terrifically-written character you played on TV (made that mistake once before, with Sarah Michelle Gellar). But I’ve seen your many guest appearances on the Craig Ferguson show, too, and I’ve written about your way with banter, so I like to think you’re actually a smart cookie. What are you doing in another obviously terrible romantic comedy? I was ready to forgive “When in Rome” – labeled by Lou, in January, as a “strong contender for the worst movie of the year”- because, I don’t know, maybe you just jumped at the chance to work with your honey Dax Shepard and didn’t read the script too closely before signing on? But “You Again” – I’m at a loss. Surely you must have read the part where it says “catfight in pool.” Or the part where it says, “Kristen Bell puts on a bad wig and braces, to do that thing Drew Barrymore already did back in ’99 with “Never Been Kissed.” Or even between the lines, where it says THIS MOVIE IS ONE BIG CLICHE, AND EVEN THE COMBINED PRESENCE OF JAMIE LEE CURTIS AND SIGOURNEY WEAVER WILL NOT CHANGE THAT FACT. Come on, Kristen! You’re Sarah Marshall! You’re Gossip Girl! (And, I guess you’re on “Heroes.” Or were. I don’t watch, sorry) In short: you are better than this! Veronica Mars would so have something snarky to say.