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Summary: The Hopefull Romantics Love Story
Review: I thought the movie was wonderful. It showed that even in tragedy, love can pull through. It was delightfully entertaining and the casting was great. Ever since Jumangi and Only You, I have thought that Bonnie Hunt was a very talented person. This is the type of movie that you can watch and be completely taken in by. 10 thumbs up! (my dogs voted too)
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Summary: Be still my beating heart
Review: What is Hollywood doing? And more important what was David Duchovny thinking when he agreed to do this "movie". Absolutely awful story and despite the supporting cast, this movie could not be saved. Joely Richardson had the right idea - stay in the movie for as little time as possible. Don't bother.
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Summary: David Can Do More Than Mulder
Review: After a string of critically UNacclaimed films (other than X Files: The Movie), David Duchovny really needed to hit one out of the ballpark. And he did it in Return To Me. He shed his Mulder character and gave the audience, every emotion under the sun. I cried along with him several times during the movie! He showed he can deliver other emotions than just intensity. He was caring, funny, romantic, giddy. Gorgeous up there on the big screen. Perfect leading man!Minnie Driver is beautiful. She's good, but I would not say this is her best film. She is difficult to hear (whispering through most of the movie). But there is excellent chemistry between Duchovny and Driver and it shows! Great script. Bonnie Hunt is EXCELLENT as Grace's friend and Jim Belushi is HYSTERICALLY FUNNY. The old guys are cute. It was a wonderful nite out at the movies. I will definitely purchase the DVD!
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Summary: Loved It
Review: It is unabashedly a chic flick, but guys were laughing louder than i was in the theater. It makes you laugh and cry and smile and howl with laughter. All in all, it's what you want a movie to be, a wonderful diversion for two hours. I loved the characters and David Duchovny was incredible. Well Done Bonnie Hunt. Please make more lovely movies like this.
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Summary: Hey Hollywood can we give Our David a chance?
Review: Let me say first before I begin, Hollywood should give David Duchovny a chance at a movie career. He deserves it, and so what if "Return to Me" didn't score but praise from critics all over the world. Many comparing his performance to Cary Grant. Yes THE Cary Grant! I hope Hollywood opens it's eyes and see what else this man can do. I have faith... maybe too much but still... I have faith. Well as for "Return to Me," alot of people missed out on this film and I'm glad I was the few who DIDN'T miss it. Everyone who worked on this was X-cellent to the extreame. No violence, no special effects, just wonderful acting, an unbelieveably wonderful soundtrack (Sintra...yummy), a lack of sex (thank you very much) and a delightful cast calls out for a great night at the movies. Is this movie predictable? Yes. Did I care? No, well didn't care at all if the movie was predicatable. I was too carried away by the acting, characters, etc. Everyone in this film is purely delightful, Driver and Duchovny have the chemisty that I only dream film actors would have. They don't sizzle but there chemisty works hand in hand, which is the opposite of Duchovny and Anderson which mixes and matches. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan don't have chemisty as good and Duchovny and Drive do. I wished this film did better, but eventhough it didn't I still love it. It's a great film to sit around after a long week at school or the office, at times I nearly fainted from laughing in my seat, bawling my eyes out, or chocking on my popcorn (3 times) from laughing so hard. The movie nearly killed me people. "Return to Me" is neither cheesy or sappy (somewhat) but it works, oh and to make mention I love the old Irish and Italian cronies at O'Rellys-they ROCKED and made the film 10 times more enjoyable. Anyone who is anyone should take a look at this film, Hollywood give Our Beloved David a chance at film (waiting to hear more on "Evolution" David's next project), and Bonnie Hunt where ever your are, and the cast and crew thank you for such a wonderful night at the movies. Melissa: The Other X-Phile
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Summary: A very funny, touching and well acted movie! Duchovny Shines
Review: This movie has such a wonderful story - Bonnie Hunt's talent in writing and directing is tremendous. It's been a long time since a movie so romantic, funny and entertaining came along. David Duchovny and Minnie Driver were perfectly cast for the roles. Duchovny really came shining through as the central character. He played the emotions perfectly. It was so sad to see him going through his mourning of the loss of his wife. Duchovny showed great "range" in his acting skills (which he doesn't get to "show off" on the X-Files show). Minnie Driver was so delicate and believable that you are just want for her to be happy. Bonnie Hunt, Belushi and the rest of the crew were so funny and come across as people that you would like to meet and get to know. If you are looking for a feel good movie and great entertainment, see this movie.
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Summary: Return To Me...wow! Wow! WOW!
Review: Well, what can I say? I went to the cinema with a couple of friends to see this movie; Return To Me. To my horror, a load of old people came walking in.... "Oh no, its gonna be a soppy chick flick!" I recall someone saying behind. To be honest, that was what I was expecting too. But I was extremely suprised at the direction this film went, and thats a VERY good thing! In a nutshell, the film is this: Bob Rueland (David Duchovny)is completely devastated after the death of his wife played by Joely Richardson. She is a donor, and her heart is given to patient Grace (Minnie Driver.) Bob decides to honour the memory of his late wife and concentrates all his energies into building a sanctury for her beloved gorillas. He falls in love with recuperated waitress Grace, unbeknown to either of them who the donor was. What leads is a rollercoaster ride of laughter, tears and joy. A pure class film, the best of 2000 by far. I'd give it 4.5/5, but as we dont do halves here, I dont need to think twice about giving it 5/5..EXCELLENT! The cast are superb and provide believeable roles that we can all relate to, and Bonnie Hunt excels in her directorial role. A fantastic film in which all the cast shine throughout. I will DEFINATELY be the first in the queue when this fim comes out over here in England! If you loved the cast's acting, can I suggest that you see David Duchovny's fims Beethoven, Playing God, Babysitter and Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead? All films are fantastic and totally underrated by viewers and the film industry alike, especially the thought provoking Playing God. He is perfect playing Agent Fox Mulder in the X-Files alongside the fantastic and beautiful Gillan Anderson as Agent Dana Scully (is it obvious I am an X-Phile yet? ) Minnie Driver stars opposite Cate Blanchett and Rupert Everett in An Ideal Husband...great story, superb acting, gorgeous cast members...what other reasons do you need to see it for? Well, what are you waiting for? Run down to that video store...NOW! Oh and one more thing... DD looked so GODDAMN FINE wearing jeans and a hard-hat....Mmmmmm! *g*
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Summary: "The Truth Is Out There" ;=)
Review: It's really 4.5 stars, but Amazon doesn't have the half star system yet. This was the movie I took my current girlfriend to see on our first date, so this film holds a bit of some sentimental value. However, being a Duchovny fan, it was nice to see him without a badge and gun for a change. I thought he did rather well in a role originally meant for George Clooney. Clooney would have been a bit more believable as an architect - Duchovny's just too Ivy League. That's not necessarily a bad thing, though. The relationship with Duchovny and Driver was plausible, as they exhibited ample chemistry. I was disappointed that they spent all the hair & makeup budget on Minnie - Duchovny hardly had access to a comb for the entire film. I guess I'm just used to seeing him coiffed up in the X-Files. Anyway, it's a touching film with a great soundtrack. Don't hesitate to pick this one up!
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Summary: An Absoulute Gem From Bonnie Hunt
Review: Director and co-writer Bonnie Hunt delivers the goods in "Return To Me," a touching story of two deserving people who are afforded a second chance at love and happiness. When we meet Grace (Minnie Driver), she is suffering with heart disease and awaiting a donor for a transplant. Architect-builder Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) is happily married to Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), they are deeply in love, and Hunt quickly establishes just how perfect their lives are together; so perfect, in fact, it becomes somewhat unsettling because you know that tragedy of some kind or other is imminent. When it comes, the transition is handled succinctly and with the skill of a seasoned professional. When Elizabeth dies, Grace receives her heart. A year later, Bob, still mourning the loss of his wife, meets Grace at the Irish-Italian restaurant owned by her grandfather (Carroll O'Connor), where she works as a waitress. Neither are aware of the intimate link they share to the heart that has given Grace her life. In the hands of a less savvy director, the story at this point could easily go astray and become mired in coincidence and cliche. Hunt never comes close to allowing this to happen, however, and instead hits every note squarely on the head so that the plot fairly resonates with precision and timing. A veteran character actress herself (she plays Grace's closest friend, Meg, here), she seems to know instinctively just when to add the right light touch to offset the drama, then fleshes it all out with an array of great characters,especially Robert Loggia, as Angelo, the "Greatest Italian chef in Chicago," and James Belushi as Meg's husband, Joe. There are no wasted moments in this film; the story moves right along and takes you with it. The dialogue is often witty and always real; in a scene between Grace and Meg that takes place in the hospital (prior to their notification that a donor has been located), in which Grace can barely draw a breath, she looks up at Meg and says one word, "Rosebud." After Elizabeth dies, when Bob finds himself alone at home and finally breaks down, Hunt gives the scene time to build and play out, so that it rings true instead of being glossed over and simply used as a tool to move the story along. When it happens we, as an audience, are also afforded that time to realize the suffering he's experiencing, and it allows us to feel it as well. The scene in which Grace, Meg and Joe are at home awaiting a dinner guest (a former priest), is beyond hilarious. Highlighting an exceptional cast, David Duchovny and Minnie Driver are unforgettable as Bob and Grace; and the multi-talented Bonnie Hunt rises to a whole new level of artistic merit for giving us a truly memorable and heart-warming movie that is a joy to experience. Written by Hunt and Don Lake, "Return To Me" is a delight from beginning to end, the kind of film one waits for to come along. Hopefully, in the future Hunt will treat us to even more movies of this caliber.
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Summary: AND MEN LOVE IT TOO!
Review: One of the customer reviewers said she loved this movie but wasn't sure if men would enjoy it. The answer is a resounding YES! My wife and I went to see RETURN TO ME with another couple and, believe me, we husbands enjoyed this film every bit as much as our wives. The labeling of movies (womens' films, chick flicks, guy movies, etc) is ridiculous - a good movie is a good movie. Women aren't supposed to like a picture like GLADIATOR or THE PATRIOT but my wife loved both as do most of the women I know who have seen them. My dad and father-in-law both were crazy about TEA WITH MUSSOLINI which was "considered" a woman's movie. And how many of us have enjoyed films we would have missed the pleasure of seeing had we listened to negative critical reaction from the press? So, if you want to see a wonderful, heart-warming, touching and funny (especially Carroll O'Connor and Robert Loggia who should be jointly nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar!)film the entire family can enjoy and actually RELATE to, please buy RETURN TO ME because it will be the video you keep bringing out to show to friends who haven't see it!
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