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enjoyed this film
I think women will like this film. What a great cast. It kept my attention the whole time, it was just about the right length. The R rating is just because there's a few f-bombs thrown out and some clothes-on love scenes. There's some witty dialog so I laughed quite a few times.
P.S. Anyone who said they didn't like this movie because you could see Helen Hunt's wrinkles needs a reality check!
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Very relatable
As a single 40 year old woman I could really relate to the lead in this film. Helen Hunt gave an excellent nuanced performance. Colin Firth was also great as her love interest (and is that even relative? - I could watch him read the phone book and be pleased.) This film won't be for everyone, but for those who enjoy character based stories you will enjoy this one. The plot is based on a complex, difficult and pivotal time for the lead character and the choices she is faced with are very real for a lot of people. I will watch this movie again.
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Great, but a tear jerker (spoiler alert)
A great movie with one complaint. While Matthew Broderick is a great actor, I don't like the way they portrayed his character. The husband that doesn't want to grow up is more like a child than an adolescent that you'd expect. It would be understandable for Helen Hunt's character to be still attracted to this man if he were kind of a sexy playboy or even akin to your high school sweetheart. However, he is really so inept of adult responsibilities that he seems more like a child. Therefore, the scene where they 'make love' in the back seat of her car seems creepy rather than desperate and longing. Only other comment is that it is a tear jerker so be prepared with some tissues.
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Then She Found Me
I found this movie to be very depressing and a waste of my time. I almost left in the middle which is something I hardly ever do. I usually really like Helen Hunt and I guess I was expecting more from her as a director. I have really enjoyed her in several movies over the years including Twister and What Women Want.
There were good actors in this movie but it was an overall disappointment; and I would not recommend it to anyone.
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Surprise tears...
I just left the theater, and I'm still a little shaken by the movie. I don't typically tear up in movies, even when most others do, but this movie struck me. It doesn't have particularly deep material or plot line but the realness of the dialog and complexity of the relationships is well acted and genuine. Definitely check it out..
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Way to Go, Helen!
I would like to point out for those who are dense: Helen Hunt produced and directed this movie. She helped write the screenplay--and she was NOT miscast. I LOVE that she doesn't look like a piece of plastic and that you can actually see the lines on her face. She has a gorgeous heart and a wonderful talent. If you don't want to see wrinkles, go to an action or sci-fi flick, people!!
Colin Firth was amazing. His vulnerabilities were portrayed with subtle grace. I was initially questioning whether Bette Midler was appropriate b/c she tends to irritate me--but she was thoughtful and precise-something I have never seen from her. Matthew Broderick also gave a fine performance.
Though there were some parts of the film that could have used better editing--I thought it was an inspiring and very touching story.
I think the tone of the film was near-perfect and very true. I recommend it to those who appreciate the difficulties of mature relationships-romantic or otherwise.
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good enough
LOVED Colin Firth & Bette Midler, they stole the show...Helen Hunt was looking a little rough & was possibly miscast...hard to believe her character was 39 1/2 & there was NO chemistry between her & Matthew Broderick. But, dealing with her stupid choices (hello?? Matthew Broderick in a car when you have Colin Firth waiting for you??) and her infertility was probably stressful and nothing wrinkles you like stress & dehydration ;). A little too predictable for me, I love a happy ending, but not when I can tell how it will happen 20 minutes into the movie. Having said that, I was crying at the end anyway, so it gets a "Go" from me.
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