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Summary: Wonderful
Review: You've heard the plot. The film has belly laughes and heartbreaking tears. The O'Rielly's family are wonderful-I wish I had a circle of dear friends like them. David Duchovney's character is the kind of man I want my daughter to marry! Bonnie Hunt and Jim Belushi are a fun side vinette. This film has some colorful language but is otherwise it is acceptable for everyone. The love story is about enjoying another human being romatically but not in bed!!! How entirely refreshing! I rented the VHS and watched it 3 times in one weekend. I will definitly buy the DVD. (By the way-I am feeling unexplainibly closer to my husband after having watched this film - it reminded me to appreciate the love of my life)
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Summary: Movie review of Return to Me
Review: OK,well, let me just start off by saying this has become one of my all-time favorite movies. I do not have a better word other than saying it is simply "delightful". I think it is so sad that more people did not go to the theaters and see this film because it is one of the very best romantic comedies I have ever seen.There was a review written by a gentlemen that I read that discussed David Duchovny's acting ability in this movie. That gentleman was wrong. Duchovny is wonderful in this role and he does a crying seen like I have never seen before. He had to really be crying because you could just feel the emotion. It was heartbreaking. Now maybe I am alittle sappy sometimes but his acting was a very nice change from Mulder on the X-Files and he did a remarkable job with this character. Duchovny is a fine actor and his range shone through in this character. The chemistry he shared with Minnie Driver was wonderful. They made a very sweet couple that you so wanted their relationship to work out. The thing I really liked about this movie was the atmosphere of family and the humor that surrounded it. When Driver comes downstairs to cover her flowers from the cold and she has a showercap on her head and she is in a robe and then Duchovny stands up and she realizes who it is ...the look on her face is priceless. This is definitely a situation that could really happen and they did it with such flair. Minnie is very funny in the film and Bonnie Hunt just goes without saying. Her and her husbands characters added even more laughter to the film. They were both just hilarious. Carroll O'Conner played a sweet loveable grandfather anyone would be proud to have. Also this movie is one that the whole family can watch together or a great movie to watch alone and just get so involved with the characters. Women will fall in love with Duchovny and men will fall in love with Driver. You will cheer at the end and walk away very satisfied. I can't wait to add it to my movie collection. It will be money worth spending. Enjoy!
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Summary: Charming
Review: We first saw Bob Rueland (David Duchovny)as a happy architect with hisbeautiful wife Dr. Elizabeth (Joely Richardson). While at the otherside of town Grace Briggs was at the hospital, waiting for a heartdonor, accompanied with her friend, Megan (Bonnie Hunt). Then afterattending a party, the Ruelands had a car accident and Elizabeth diedat the hospital. A year later, after a push from his friend, Bobfinally accepted to go on a blind date. He went to the O'Reilly's --an Irish-Italian restaurant -- which was owned by Grace'sgrandpa. Instead of having a good time with his date, Bob wasinterested with Grace who worked there as a waitress. Grace wasinterested in him as well. But what will happened to both of them ifthe secret revealed -- that Grace's heart was actuallyElizabeth's? Return to Me was a charming romantic comedy. DavidDuchovny and Minnie Driver delivered fine performances. Minnie lookedadorable. I loved the part when she met David Duchovny's character,Bob, using only a sleeping robe and a bathcap. Carroll O'Connor gangand James Belushi were also marvelous. Especially Belushi, who playedas Bonnie's Hunt husband, Joe, which felt so real. The scenes werewonderful, the way it showed the delightful O'Reilly's family whenGrace finally got a donor while Bob sat in his house floor, cryingover his dead wife. The songs here were great too, especially the lasttwo by Joey Gian and Jewel's "Angel Standing By" which wason the screen when O'Connor prayed at the hospital church. You cango to my page at: to check out lyrics of some of the songs from thismovie
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Summary: Interesting premise, weak delivery
Review: My wife was more attracted to this film than I was. While I am fine with watching romantic dramas, I am a bit wary when a film vacates the theatre as quickly as this one did. However, the premise was very interesting. Unfortunately, the premise is about all there is. First off, the concept of a heart transplant also transplanting emotion is very sentimental. And it works!. At least for the first few encounters. The problem is the screenwriter stops following the idea past the first few encounters between the two. At first, her heart beats audibly whenever they are near and then nothing, unless you consider the statement that she was feeling hot a carry through. There is also a very contrived "trip to Italy" with foreshadowing about as subtle as a baseball bat to the head. While it sets up one of the more emotional moments of the film, it is also the most inane plot device I have seen in a film in quite some time. Minnie Driver is excellent in the film, doing a good job with a lackluster script. David Duchovny, however, is fair to midline at best; in portions of the film, his acting is so wooden that it breaks the illusion. And, Carol O'Connor is overall believable, but misses his Irish accent a few times in the movie. Final analysis: Compared to some of the other tripe coming out of Hollywood, this is not a bad film. I rate it a bit less than average, but I am comparing it to films throughout history and not those of the past few years. If you want a good cry, there are plenty of tearjerking moments (both happy and sad) to satisfy your appetite. And, once it gets going, the chemistry between Duchovny and Driver is nice. With a better script, this movie could have been dynamite.
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Summary: Wonderful chemistry between these stars!!!
Review: Bought this DVD and thought, "Oh, it'll probably be another cute little chick-flick date type romance movie" but what I got was great acting on the part of David and Minnie and those supporting players, too!!! The wonderful gang Carroll O'Connor hangs with are another funny Grumpy Old Men group! And it's a believable movie,too, the scenes at the hospital are done very well. I loved the chemistry between the two stars, when they first met and fell for each other. You will feel it. You will laugh and cry when you see this. Bonnie Hunt is so real in this film, playing the wife of Jim Belushi (oh, he's just too real!) and Minnie Driver's best friend! I recommend this one, it won't insult your intelligence, either. I own the DVD of this movie, it is wonderful!!! And I purchased the VHS version for a gift, too, for someone who has a VCR, because I loved this movie so much and wanted to share the laughs and message this movie sends.
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Summary: Cute, good Chemistry. * * * 1/2
Review: A comedy drama staring Minnie Driver form Good Will Hunting and David Dachovney of The X Files. It is dramady of strange proportions. It deals with the death of David Dachoveny's wife. She died in a tragic automobile accident. Minnie Drivers character is suffering from ma very bad heart, until she gets a donor, the donor being the dead wife. It isn't as complicated as it may seem, in fact that is most of the fun. There are some very entertaining lines said by Robert Loggia and a couple of his friends that keeps this movie more toward the comedy section instead of the drama section. It is a charming movie that Minnie Driver shines in and it is a cute comedy for those who enjoy non violent films, that are both charming and funny. This film scores, because those type of films are hard to find, and this is a good film. It is as entertaining as it is cute, and it is as cute as it is smooth. Enjoyable and cute? Yes it is hard to find, but the look is over.
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Summary: Excellent Movie All Around
Review: This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time! Bonnie Hunt and Don Lake have added little details throught the movie that just make it shine! It is a movie that is wholesome and great for the whole family to enjoy without sex, and to much language. The comedy is great it make you feel like it is your house that they are in. I just can't say enough about how great this movie is! Enjoy it for your self!
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Summary: Tears like Niagra Falls
Review: If you are looking for a movie to make you laugh and cry, then you have to see Return to Me. The chemistry between David Duchovny and Minnie Driver is so touching that it will send goose bumps up your spine. Put together two very fine and talented actors and combine it with a well written screen play and you have a wonderful movie. I won't go into to much detail about the movie but I have a warning for you: Keep plenty of tissues handy. You will defently need them.
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Summary: A REAL GEM
Review: THIS MOVIE DESERVES SIX STARS, BUT THE FIRST CHAPTERS ARE TOO HINTING ABOUT WHAT WILL HAPPEN THERE IN AFTER.
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Summary: Unlikely premise but it works!
Review: What are the chances of a man falling in love with a woman who is, unbeknownst to him, the receipient of a heart transplant from his dead wife? Pretty slim, at best, but somehow the well-written script and the engaging acting job by David Duchovny and Minnie Driver make this movie a winner. They are surrounded by an able supporting cast in Carroll O'Conner, James Belushi and others. If you're looking for a "feel good" romance and a well-made film, I would recommend this one.
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