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The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It's....... well you have to see it..... I love it!!
Review: It's a grate movie.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: BOO HISS
Review: Ranks right up there with 'My Bestfriends Wedding'! Hopeless romantics like me, like when the impossible happens, like, 'Pretty Woman', 'Nottinghill', and 'Dirty Dancing'. In our lives, we deal with disappointment and heartbreak daily...I certainly don't want to see it on video.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: jennifer is great, movie is poor
Review: I thought the movie story line,was boring, contrite, and went no where.I believe jennifer aniston carried the movie.Her acting was great, and her comedic approach is always terrific.Why she gets bogged down in poorly written,close to idiotic story lines is quite amazing.her talents are wasted in a movie like this; whose talents are continuously wasted in poor and meaningless stories and pictures.Again jennifer is the best.She should find better roles to play in. jack purvin,m.d.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Cuddle Up Movie
Review: This movie is grea to cuddle with someone you love (preferably a "practicing heterosexual"). It not only has great one-liners, but it has everything a hopeless romantic could ask for.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Paul Rudd alone
Review: If theres one reason why you should watch this film, its Paul Rudd. You may remember him as Charlize Theron's army boyfriend in the Academy Award nominated 'The Cider House Rules' from 1999, but here, as the gay man with too many issues on hand, he excels, stealing the spotlight from Jennifer Aniston, who breaks free of the 'Friends' typecast, something she was unable to do with her previous outing 'Picture Perfect'.

This film attempts to address the age-old problem of straight woman falling for sweet gay guy, and succeeds in some degree at getting its point across.

This film also reveals to us that Macy Gray has been around for quite a while. The soundtrack plays her hit 'I Try' which wasn't released officially until 1999. Just a bit of useless trivia for you! Highly recommended for gay audiences throughout, especially for those who seem to attract women, as well. It certainly would help in making up your mind, once and for all. Excellent stuff.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: 90's Love With A Twist
Review: With the "gay 90's" in full steam, the producers at Twentieth Century Fox decided that they would produce a film that would represent the relationship a young urban woman and her gay male friend have while trying to rebound from broken relationships. That film, "The Object of My Affection" takes a major turn from the traditional Hollywood love story of the past.

Nina, played by Jennifer Aniston (television's "Friends"; "Office Space") and George, played by the lovable Paul Rudd ("Clueless"; "William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet") are roommates living in New York City. George, who recently broke up with his boyfriend played by Tim Daly (television's "Wings") takes up Nina offer to room with her, but by doing so, it appears that both of them will be spending a lot of time together, almost like a couple.

Nina's infatuation with George begins to grow, and although he is gay, her attraction and love for him thrives in her. As the film progresses, Nina asks George if he wants to help her raise her unborn child together as a couple, and he agrees. Yet, love steps in the way as George meets a young actor that sweeps him off his feet. Soon there is little time for Nina, and the plot continues as it explores the aftermath of Nina and George's once brief, non-sexual relationship.

Director Nicholas Hytner does an excellent job in capturing Rudd and Aniston's charm onscreen. Both actors are excellent, and I must admit that Rudd's character is so adorable and cute, that it will make every straight woman want a gay friend like him in their lives. The film, which ends on a happy note, could have been a bit much more better if we got more of the outcome from George's and Nina's new romances.

"The Object of My Affection" is one of the cutest romances to come out in years. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to understand what life for a single woman and gay male in the big city can be. Overall, an excellent comedy that serves justice telling a politically correct relationship.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Messy. . .Not worth your while. . .
Review: Terrible movie with layers of convoluted plot to sift through. Would have us believe that society is an amorphous mess with jellybellies running things. . .stay away if you value your time.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A movie that I can relate too
Review: Not too movies come out that I can relate too. But this one is. I too like the main character in the movie fell in love with a gay man. One of my closet friends. I could really relate to how Nina was feeling. The movie was heartbreaking at some points. I guess because it sometimes hit too close to home. The acting is wonderful in the movie. I love Paul Rudd. It's just a good movie from the start to the end. I think the end was good. It's nice to have a happy ending because at times I felt the movie wouldn't have a happy ending.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Wonderful Story of Friendship and Diversity
Review: The Object of My Affection is a totally enjoyable film about a gay man (Paul Rudd) and a straight female (Jennifer Anniston) becoming friends.

Paul's lover picks up with someone else leaving his character George without a place to live. A coincidental meeting with Nina opens the opportunity for him to come and stay with her on a temporary basis.

They become fast friends taking dancing lessons together, watching old movies, doing simple things... until Nina gets pregnant by her boyfriend Vince. Nina has no intention of marrying Vince and wants to keep the baby and raise it on her own.

Her feelings for George become such that she would actually prefer that he be the father of the baby; something he agrees to.

The complications in the story arise when George meets up with someone he would like to be in a relationship with.

Nina flips out. She can't integrate the fact that while she has been free to be involved with a sexual relationship with Vince, George shouldn't be involved with anyone but her. Essentially she wishes she could change him and tells him as much.

The push and pull of George and Nina's feelings are well played out. George decides he must honor his own sexuality and need for partnership. Although Nina isn't thrilled, she ultimately comes to accept it.

In the end, Nina's daughter has quite the extended family including Vince, a new boyfriend, George, George's partner, a theatical friend, George's former lover and a brother-in-law/sister-in-law and their daughter.

The story is a wonderful tale of friendship and helps to clarify some gay/straight issues. Set as a comedy, the story is extremely well-acted and approaches serious themes lightly -- but deals with them thoroughly.

An outstanding film!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Object Of My Affection
Review: Wonderful! This movie is nearly perfect! Jennifer Aniston is wondelful, funny and touching as Nina Berowski. Paul Rudd is woderfully memorable as her gay roomate George Hanson. The only flaw is John Pankow who tries to be many different people from the nice guy to the semi nice guy to the mean sick disgusting freak. Other than that, this movie is perfect! Give it a rental, and see for yourself!


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