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Summary: Down with this MOVIE!!!
Review: Just a horrible, horrible film. The film is a spoof on 60's Doris Day/Rock Hudson formula romantic comedies, but rather than being a tribute to the genre, this film butchers it. Renee Zellweger does what she can with the script, as do a very talented supporting cast, but what the script writers didn't cripple, Ewan McGregor finishes off with a poor performance. Most of the comedy is either crude or simply hackneyed - the split-screen implied sexual acts is the culminating dagger in the heart. The Wife and I agreed - one of the worst films we've seen in awhile. No wonder you never heard about this thing...
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Summary: A Tremendous Disappointment
Review: I looked forward to this film with such anticipation! I love old movies and prefer them greatly to newer ones. However, this one attracted my attention with the amazing wardrobe and the setting of a 1960's romance. Unfortunately, the story line was ridiculous. The film used every opportunity to be distasteful and provacative. The attempt at humor was lost on me, I am afraid. I will stick with the original romantic comedies. One positive notation: the fashion did not disappoint. The amazing dresses were the real stars.
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Summary: Up with Love!
Review: Down with Love is a very cute movie! The movie tells the story of Barbara Novak a author who just wrote a book called Down With Love. The book becomes a hit but the problem is the book tells women to focus on their jobs rather then men! Playboy Catcher Block wants to prove that Barbara can fall in love with a man. Catcher Block pretends to be a astronaut and tries to make Barbara fall in love with him! This movie was very cute and it has a surpise twist! I thought the cast was awesome! This movie is very colorful to the costumes to sets this movie was great!
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Summary: Romantic Delight
Review: I have to admit when I first heard about this movie. I didn't want to see it. But I'm glad that I did. This is such a wonderful treat with Renee who I have enjoyed since Nurse Betty and Ewan who was superb in Moulin Rouge. The setting starts in the 60's with a upcoming feminist novelist and a playboy finally when they meet. Boy the sparks fly with all out battle of the sexes. Supporting cast was great as well. The Special features in this DVD is a must look at. Especially the music video with Renee and Ewan
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Summary: Average.
Review: While some of the dialogue is snappy patter, a portion of the script is forced and contrived (obviously). While this is, indeed, meant as an ode to the molded "battle between the sexes" films of the late fifties and very early sixties, there were not nearly enough referrences to that day and age for nostalgia sake. If you want to see a better film with the same premise, but from that era, rent "Pillow Talk" with Doris Day and Rock Hudson. However, the sets and costumes here are all shining with technicolor and style but there is simply something missing. This type of film fit the day and age it supposedly represents, but it feels like old hat to me.
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Summary: Better than I thought
Review: I have to admit, I didn't really think I was going to like this movie. But after I saw it, I couldn't wait to see it again. Especially the out-takes. I am from that generation and this is exactly like the movies they use to make. Ewan is fantastic and charming as ever. Renee Z. was alittle too "oh my God-ish" but she grew on you as the film went along. Frankly, I don't see how any woman could change a man that quickly. Especially being the playboy type. Makes you wonder what would happen after they got married.
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Summary: Greatest travesty since the 1919 Chicago White Sox
Review: Why this movie never made it into the moviegoers' stratosphere will haunt me for the rest of my life, and probably beyond. This is a clever, witty, gorgeous movie that has everything going for it. And yet it has been unfairly ignored.I implore you to give this adorable, harmless, fun, well-engineered romantic comedy a chance. I think there is a 95% chance that you will enjoy it thoroughly, as I and the half-crowded (alas!) movie theatre did when we saw it in its original release. It's a real treat, shamefully overlooked.
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Summary: I think we've found an alternative to the Death Penalty.
Review: I think we can wipe out crime altogether if we were to show Ewan McGregor movies in the joint. Especially ones where he takes his shirt off.....FOUR times! OK, I thought this movie was cute...for about 5 minutes. I love Renee Zellweger, especially when her eyes are OPEN, and I think she pretty much duplicated Doris Day's walk, but she could never duplicate her presence. Maybe this film wouldnt have been such an irritant if I hadnt just watched Pillow Talk a few weeks ago, but it's pretty irritating nonetheless. The nonstop sexual innuendo and the split screen action was abysmal, and the fauxlatio was disgraceful. An "homage to the 50's"... I dont think so.
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Summary: Well, I was entertained at least....
Review: As I missed out on the Day/Hudson films of the 60's, this spoof/satire was a new & entertaining type of film for me. I felt like it had some basis in times gone by, but I've learned alot from the other reviews posted here. First, for those who don't know, the film focuses on two spirited characters: Barbarah Novak (Zellweger) & Catcher Block (McGregor). Novak is supposedly a feminist who writes a book called "Down With Love" which teaches women how to free themselves from the need for love in order to become successful in the workplace. In her publicity efforts, she gets connected with Catcher Block: the "woman's man, man's man, man about town" top journalist in NYC. As the ultimate womanizer, he is the enemy of her cause, and as her book gains momentum she takes him on in public. Sound serious? Sound like it is tackling the monstrous issue of feminism & true love? Well, don't worry, it never lets you take it that seriously. From the absurdly gaudy outfits (gaudy from a 21st perspective) to the frivolous conversations, you know that this movie isn't about a deep introspection about mankind. Rather, the tension between these strong-willed characters sets up a convenient focus for this romp of a storyline. If you can get past all the sexual innuendos, then the movie is entertaining (if predictable) on a very superficial level during the first hour. I enjoyed seeing McGregor in another role (having just seen him in "Big Fish"), and I wondered if he might be one of the few great actors of the younger generation. (The only one I have in that category so far is Johnny Depp). Zellweger also filled her role admirably, even if she still might rely on her looks more than true acting ability. David Hyde-Pierce is as neurotic as ever and takes on a very loveable Niles type of role (Niles from "Frasier"). Zellweger's editor is a pretty stereotypical best-friend character in the line of Carry Fisher's role in "When Harry Met Sally." In my opinion, the last 30 minutes is when the movie gets particularly interesting because it goes beyond the expected happy ending. There are more turns than you ever see coming as the "I knew you knew I knew..." thing builds with each character trying to out-maneuver the other. However, it's all still a farce, and you aren't particularly concerned with how it turns out because you aren't emotionally tied to all the characters. So, yeah, if you want a fluffy romp & don't mind (or even enjoy) somewhat crude innuendos, then you may have found your movie.
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Summary: No one should be forced to sit through this.
Review: I understand that this is supposed to be a satire, but even a successful satire should be entertaining. The only thing this movie succeeds in being is a World Class BORE! Renee Zellweger was cute enough in a part devoid of any character, but Ewan McGregor falls way short of the standards set by leading men like James Garner, Rock Hudson, and Rod Taylor. Instead of watching this movie, spend a night mastering your Epi-lady instead. I promise you you'll have more fun.
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