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Summary: Poor script and a lot of mis-opportunity.
Review: ...I wasn't really satified with it. The plot was just ridiculous, it seems like someone just rushed the script or a high school student wrote it; that's how pathetic the script is. If you're wandering what I'm talking about, just go rent or buy the dvd or the vhs; and you'll see what I mean. I'm the type of fella who likes "smart comedies" and this film is absolutely "not smart" (for the lack of a better term), so I ended up not liking it. Althogh, I'm a fan of Kate Beckinsale so I'm somewhat satisfied to add this DVD in my collection; that's pretty much the reason why I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 as the rate. ...
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Summary: Great!!
Review: A wonderful movie that I have watched over and over again without being bored. This movie has everything, a great soundtrack, a great cast and an entertaining storyline that made me keep watching it.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! A romantic, funny and interesting story masterly directed by Stefan Schwartz
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Summary: Cute Movie
Review: Cute movie, good soundtrack. We watched it over and over.
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Summary: great entertainment
Review: Every aspect covered by this film is different from the way the real world works. This includes the totally false technology, business leaders with poor judgment, government officials that give people's personal data to telephone callers, a medical student with the intelligence of a 12 year old, and the way the tax system works. The only realistic part was the few minutes of Phyllis Logan being a competent woman business executive. In her case this probably was not acting, as she is a pretty competent woman to start with. Her part is the only reason my copy has not found its way to the trashcan. There is a reason why new copies are under $...and used ones around $....
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Summary: mindless fun for people why can turn off their mind
Review: Every aspect covered by this film is different from the way the real world works. This includes the totally false technology, business leaders with poor judgment, government officials that give people's personal data to telephone callers, a medical student with the intelligence of a 12 year old, and the way the tax system works. The only realistic part was the few minutes of Phyllis Logan being a competent woman business executive. In her case this probably was not acting, as she is a pretty competent woman to start with. Her part is the only reason my copy has not found its way to the trashcan. There is a reason why new copies are under $...and used ones around $....
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Summary: love it
Review: I absolutely love this movie. I've seen it like 5 times, and it's utterly charming and sooooo funny... My favourite character in jez, played brilliantly by stuart townsend. But i also love Kate Beckinsale ans Dan Futterman, they are so funny and easy-going and sweet in their parts. The great brit pop combined with some nice oldies make a great soundtrack/music background, and I just enjoy watching this movie so much, even though I've seen it many times before.
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Summary: This Movie Kicks Hynie!
Review: I loved this film--it's my new favorite film and nobody has it in stock that I know of except Block buster Video! It should have gotten alot more coverage because it's so far from the reguritated, hackneyed junk Hollywood keeps feeding us. I thought it was very clever and oh so funny!
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Summary: Great fun
Review: I loved this movie although it took a couple of viewings before I caught on to a lot of what was going on. Its quite fast and there is a lot happening, much of which is in low voiced rapid exchanges between the two best friends who lead the movie. Its about two entrepreneurial young men - American mastermind Dylan (Dan Futterman) and his best friend, British inventor and all round geek, Jez (Stuart Townsend). They are both very likeable as actors and as characters. They run a complex series of scams to raise money to retire. Much of their funds come through winning competitions which they then work out clever scams to turn that prize into hard cash. Greenhouses, insulating material, inflatable dolls - this movie is worth it just to see what they do with some of their prizes. Enter Georgie (Kate Beckinsale) who gets caught up in their schemes, but has a life and problems of her own to resolve. She is bright and proves pivotal in finding a final resolution that could solve all their problems. One of the things I didn't figure out for a while was the significance of the title. I expect it refers to making easy money from suckers- 'shooting fish in a barrel' - but it is not used in the movie and only reffered to in one very quick exchange between Dylan and Jez. When they find a elderly lady who has no money they call her a 'thin fish' so they don't rip her off. Its a very fun, charming film and well worth every one of five stars.
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Summary: Charming romantic comedy...
Review: i picked this movie up because when i glanced at the cover it had three actors i just adore....and when i watched it i was charmed by the characters...most especially Stuart Townsend's Jez...the developing attraction between Georgie (Kate Beckinsale) and Jez is adorable to watch...and the end, although a bit cheesey, is a feel good happy ending....there is enough wit and quiet humor in this movie to keep you watching...
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Summary: Region 1 DVD differs from original cut
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this fine comedy at the cinema and bought the Region 1 DVD as soon as it hit the shelves. I'll leave the story details to the other reviewers, I just wish to point out that this disc has several scenes edited out from the original cut. This unneccesary editing spoiled my enjoyment somewhat and reduced my rating from a 4 to a 3. To be specific, I'm refering to the scene where the English middle-class enemies of our orphaned heroes trashed their makeshift home while spouting various patriotic phrases like "England Forever!" etc... It was quite an emotional scene to say the least, especially with the two heroes quivering in silent fear while these "respectable gentlemen" went about being total hooligans. I'm definitely going to get the original UK region 2 disc.
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