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Written April 24, 2012
A Darling of a Film

by blackcapmom

To really "get" this film, I think you or your spouse need to be over 50. Perhaps that was what was wrong with some of the professional reviewers because this is a very, very sweet, funny, honest film. At some points my husband and I laughed until we cried as we recognized bits of ourselves, friends or family members in the characters on the screen. We liked these characters, we adored the story and we'd see it again in a heartbeat.
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Written May 11, 2012
Better Movie Than I Expected!

by Nosofsky

Most times trailers are much better than the movie
In this case the trailers didn't do the movie justice
Great chemistry between the cast
And the story was much better than I expected
Overall worth seeing....
- 12 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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Written July 9, 2012
Fantastic Movie !

by grandparents123

My husband and I laughed and I cried. Wonderful movie! Perhaps you do have to be over 50 as another review said. But we saw ourselves quite a bit and it was a wonderful story. We know to well that sometimes it's tragedy that brings everything back into alignment and proper perspective. We all get sucked up in the day to day survival mode and forget what is important in life. Especially these days. We think we will have less and life will be simpler but it seems that we are working twice as hard to make the same and we still struggle and juggle all the balls to make things work. This is a must go! It's real..... It brings you back to center.
Relax and enjoy! I can't wait to recommend this to friends.
- 10 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written May 7, 2012
Just OK

by gmarcus1

Despite the fact that this movie has a great cast (Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, Diane Wiest), it was not the best vehicle for any of them. There are a few laughs (Diane Keaton is always funny), and there is the "ahhhh" factor (the dog!), but the story line was very mediocre and silly at times. If you have nothing better to do, see it!
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Written May 24, 2012
Keaton's Too Anxious, Kline's Doddering, But The Movie Is A Go.

by Alon Patterson

No blockbuster here. Just an entertaining, well executed play. The core premise plays longer than practical but the movie is good enough to have been made and distributed. The audience appeal is to an older demographic, thus its limited release. Still, if you like the players it's worth your time. Better a matinee ticket than full price but see it. It's not disappointing, just simple.
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Written June 5, 2012
A nice movie about relationships and a dog

by buffetfan1102

This movie is about relationships, family and a dog. More about people's relationships with each other. The dog has a small role in the movie. Hardly see it. But it brings people together. It is an average movie. I would give it a 7 out of 10. I love Diane Keaton and she was great. I also love Kevin Kline. Without them this movie would not be what it is.
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Written June 2, 2012
Really Good Movie

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I loved this movie. I'm a dog person, that probably is part of it. But the dog isn't in it much. It's more about relationships and people interacting. I've also been a Lawrence Kasdan fan since "The Big Chill". I highly recommend this movie.
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Written April 29, 2012
Darling Companion

by ahyams

a real feel good movie, wonderful acting, great scenery and the score is pretty goood also! A dfinite must see.
- 10 out of 16 found this review helpful.
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Written April 23, 2012
LOVED IT.

by houndduet

Less about the dog than about the interpersonal relationships, gave it a solid B+!
- 11 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written May 1, 2012
Darling Companion

by izi

Good actors were wasted in this film.It could have been shortened without any loss to the spectator.
- 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written May 10, 2012
Misses

by ethayerb

Great cast. Interesting but tired premise. Poor script. Kevin Kline tried but role did not suit him. Love to watch Ms. Keaton; she is delightful. Exciting Israeli actress.
Cant' recommend it. Surprising given writers, director and cast. But sometimes it just doesn't work.
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I'll Pass
Written April 22, 2012
Charming, funny and grownup!!

by rebbalah

This was a treat especially for those over 50!!
Clever, touching, visual and lots of chuckles and laughs in a sophisticated NYC audience.
- 12 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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Oh No!
Written June 24, 2012
Worst Movie I've ever Seen

by popcorneater79

I guess when I walked into the theater and no one was there I should have taken it as a hint. The worst part was I almost felt obligated to stay through the whole thing since I was the only one there. This movie dragged on at a snail's pace so long that I eventually left not even caring if the crazy and yet not at all amusing characters found their damn dog. I was hoping they would all just shoot themselves and put us all out of our misery. The script was incredibly bad. It could have been written by a third grader without an imagination. The characters (if you can call them that --there was no character development) all spoke in cliches. The cinematography was awkward; how can you ruin Colorado's landscape? Idiotic characters fill the movie-a gypsie who is in touch with the dog world and a hillbilly "local" with a southern accent from Colorado make appearance. What? I think the worst part was the moronic soundtrack filling voids in the storyline. Save your money
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Written April 28, 2012
Darling Companion

by judy_berkowitz

Adult movie about the important things in life and making compromises in a relationship to please each other.
- 10 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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I'm In
Written June 8, 2012

by Movie_Watcher_2010
- 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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