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I enjoyed this movie in the theatre, and can now enjoy it even more with the HD disc. Yeah, it's a chick flick but has some real meat to the performances and explores, in it's own unique way, both sides of the male-female adventure we call 'life'. The only disappointment was Jack Black's character. While written really well, I didn't get the feeling Jack Black really felt comfortable in the romantic role. He hammed his way through moments that cold have been really touching. What was on-target were the two other relationships in the picture: first the May/December relationship between Kate Winslet and Eli Wallach. They were spot on as two classic movie roles that would have been romantically involved if they had been the same age, but fall in love nonetheless. Second is Cameron Diaz and Jude Law, who are spot on as the over-stressed movie trailer editor on vacation and the grounded father. Both of them NEED to fall in love after many disappointments, but only by accident find each other and the affection they need. Cameron Diaz seems to be playing a version of her life; Jude Law seems to be playing what he'd like his life to be. THE DISC: the transfer was fabulously done. The HD was spot on, the surround soundtrack very well done, and the extra features were actually interesting. All-in-all, an excellent movie and disc, and well worth adding to the collection of any motion picture fan.Read full review
(For plot summary, click the link above - this is a review only.) I am honestly shocked that I liked this film. Yes, I am a heterosexual male, and yes this is definitely what people would call a chick flick. However, it ended up being a very good film, with only a few moments of sickening saccharine (mainly when Jude Law was trying to act). The cast was great. Jack Black didn't jump around and wiggle his appendages throughout the entire film - he managed to appear normal. Cameron Diaz was the most believable on-screen female I've ever seen; sorry ladies, but the way her emotions led her through an almost bipolar succession of dating philosophies (I love you, I hate you, hold me, don't touch me!) reminded me, very uncomfortably, of a couple of ex-girlfriends. Scary stuff, kiddies! Also, that chick, whose name I forget, from Titanic was really good, too. And no Celine Dion music this time, thank the gods! Rufus Sewell was malevolent as always, and Jude Law did not make me physically ill, which is a vast improvement over his last few films. I would highly recommend this film as a date movie. It's got the corny stuff women crave, and it is boyfriend safe - no men were harmed during the testing of this product. Moreover, and pardon me for being serious for a moment, it is a pretty good story, with many interesting subplots woven together in a believable way. Check it out.Read full review
I love this movie. It’s such a cute chick flick and a absolute feel good movie around the holidays!
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Upbeat, heartwarming and funny. And every actor in it is terrific, especially Eli Wallach!
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Love this movie! ! Great for my collection! !!!!
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