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The Truth About Cats & Dogs

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of my all-time favorite movies
Review: This movie is absolutely one of my all-time favorites...I have seen it several times and I get that same gushy feeling each time I watch it. It is a beautifully done romantic comedy which shows the true talent of comedienne Janeane Garofalo. A must-see for anyone who has ever fallen in love.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: You won't reget buying this movie!
Review: This movie is Great! I won't tell you what the plot is (you have probably already read it), but I will tell that this is one of my favoite movies! Being so, I have seen 'cats and dogs' many times and not tired of it once. Garafolo is great(duh)and Chaplin is a great sport being the clueless one. You will not regret getting this for yourself or a loved one.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Janeane Garofalo is a woman to die for...
Review: This movie is great. The movie portrays the insecurities of a person who does not think he or she is phsically attractive rather accurately. I'm really glad the guy ended up with the smart girl. The only problem with the movie is the "idea" that Janeane Garofalo isn't pretty... SHE IS, DAMN IT!!!! However, she was the perfect embodiment of a really insecure person.... Loved the dog too.... A great date movie...

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: This is nothing special
Review: This movie is nothing special. A movie is truly good if it sticks out in your mind like a sore thumb. Its Ok to rent, but not to buy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Mixing up the formula
Review: This movie is privvy to one of the weirdest gimmicks of all time -- what if the romantic lead were actually the side kick and the side kick the romantic lead. You take the normal, formulaic romantic comedy and intentionally and self-consciously cast contrarily so that Janeane Garofalo is the romantic lead and Uma Thurman is her side kick. Moreover, you make no attempt to hide Uma's beauty (remember "Pretty Woman" and Laura San Giocomo costumed to avoid us noticing her). In this case, the whole point is Noelle (Uma Thurman) is prettier than Abby (Janeane Garafalo). This is brought to a head by Brian (Ben Chaplin) who calls in to Abby's veterinary radio show and finds himself intrigued by the woman he speaks to on the telephone. The problem enters when Abby, thinking he would rather date Noelle, introduces Noelle as herself. This would be alright if this guy were a one night stand, but he is serious and real and wants the charming woman he met on the telephone. Even he begins to notice that Noelle (despite her obvious charms) is not that woman. In the only sex scene in the movie (conducted via telephone) Brian and Abby finally do come together, but her deception, born of insecurity, thwarts them. Finally it is Noelle who cracks, her love for Abby overcoming her lust for Brian and all is made right.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hilarious!!!!!
Review: This movie truly touches the themes of how the society is focus on the beauty outside, when it's really what it is inside that counts. Janeane garofalo gives an outstanding performance as well as Uma Thurman, a great and funny romantic comedy, that will teach you about the real love, the story based on a radio dj in love with his fan is well done, that doesn't make you believe in one instance that it's unreal....great movie....funny times...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Hilarious!!!!!
Review: This movie truly touches the themes of how the society is focus on the beauty outside, when it's really what it is inside that counts. Janeane garofalo gives an outstanding performance as well as Uma Thurman, a great and funny romantic comedy, that will teach you about the real love, the story based on a radio dj in love with his fan is well done, that doesn't make you believe in one instance that it's unreal....great movie....funny times...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Movie!
Review: This movie was just great! It's got the laughs and the romance and even a place or two that may make you cry... It's definitely one to buy!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE TRUTH
Review: This with out a doubt has to be one of the best films I have ever seen. The only reason I first watched this was because Jamie Foxx was in it, but I was pleasentlly surprised to see such a good film. Michael Lehmann did a great job directing this film, the film was shot with perfection. Audrey Wells made a right move puting money [ececutive producer] and writing into this film [writer].

The casting for the film was great, all did great jobs on this movie. First off is Uma Thurman who did a great job as the beatifull typical blonde. She is very belivable in this roll, and very lovable at the same time. Next up is Janeane Garofalo who did an excellent job on this film as the typical everyday person. She might be the best person in this film all around, she did a great job. Next up is the very talanted Ben Chaplin, if any one out shines Janeane in this it would be him. I feel he did great in the roll of the missguided lover. He did a great job in this roll, he was perfect for it. Also is the reason I watched, Jamie Foxx delivers with a good performance but he is rarly on screen to deliver a full out classic performance.

The story follows Ben as he is drawn into Janeane threw her voice but when he wants to meet her she brings in Uma as her stand in. When she falls for him the games really begin. I'd rather you see for yourself.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A sweet romance that won't make your teeth rot
Review: With a few exceptions, I normally loathe formulaic romantic comedies. The Truth About... is as formulaic as they come. So what makes it so good?

Janeane Garofalo, for one. I've always enjoyed her humor and thought she was a babe, but she convincingly, understandingly conveys what it's like to believe you're ugly and unlovable. I was surprised she didn't get more, meatier roles after her wonderful turn in this movie.

Ben Chaplin, he of the Perpetual Puppy-Dog Eyes, is perfectly cast as the love interest. I would never in a million years have figured him for a leading man role, but he's so right as a smitten suitor, not entirely sure of what he's feeling or what his next move should be, but enjoying the wild ride anyway.

Even Uma Thurman gets to work her acting chops in a role parallelling Garofalo's, as a blonde model who just wants to be taken seriously. Her pastry scene with Chaplin is one of the most erotic I've ever watched.

The chemistry between the three is natural as can be, and even though the whole movie is clicheed, it never feels like it is. Don't look for anything deep here; it's simply a great movie.


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