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Summary: I Enjoyed IT
Review: It wasn't an Oscar Winner by Far, but I enjoyed the Movie. Hugh Jackman I adorable. I think he's why I liked the movie as much as I did/ if not for him i would have given it a two.
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Summary: Can we say - Character & Relationship Development
Review: I picked this because of Hugh and Ashley. Greg i figured would be the middle guy in this triangle. Ummmm ok next time more Hugh, less Greg and Ashley could be less shrewish. I hated seeing her like that. And how is she in love with Hugh all of a sudden? yes others have said that, glad to see I wasn't the only one thinking "hugh" where did that come from, even though we knew it would be there but come on! Even the obvious has some relationship development. And why did he get all mad at the end? Bizarre!
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Summary: that someone you've been waiting for
Review: well, I can start it off and say "this aint the best movie I've ever seen". it doesnt have this remarkable plot, nor this remarkable choose of cast. it didnt made me laugh at all. well, maybe just one time.so here I go and give this movie four stars. lets make it clear: I know that this scale is from 1 to 5, with 5 stars being the best. yeh, I still give it a 4, and not despite of what I said, but in spite. every 5 minutes the main character, played by ashley judd changes her perspective about life, men and whatnot. she even comes up with that theory, bonding men and cows into one strange web. strange huh?. "she's gone wayyyyy out far with that one" some will say, and I'll have to partly agree with it. but come to think about our normal lives, we all do it, especially with our love lives!. we always try to rationalize everything in life, and give explains to everything, and truth is, sometimes you just gotta play this game, without asking yourself "why am I doing this, or that", and just enjoy yourself.
thats the whole essence of that movie! thats why its not extremely catchy, sticky and everything. it avoids from being pretentious, or delivering this never-been-seen-before plot. thats your avarage life, right there!!. it convies you with a sweet feeling in the end, which being passed throughout bitterness, sharpness and with just a bit of sticky sweet love. just like in real life, where buying a guitar for some girl wont make it up to the fact that you've been paid for asking her to the prom. those stories do accour in life.
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Summary: Slight but charming romantic comedy
Review: Having read and only somewhat liked "Animal Husbandry", the book on which this film is based, I was skeptical. I had also heard horrible reviews of it, so to my surprise, I was entertained by this movie. Ashley Judd plays Jane, a woman who undergoes a horrible breakup at the hands of Ray (Greg Kinnear). In the aftermath, she comes up with "Old/New Cow" theory--essentially, that a man who has slept with a woman will thereafter get tired of her and move on to a "new cow". Unlike the book, which details this theory in endless prose, the film cleverly uses titles and visuals of scientists testing this theory. Ashley Judd isn't going to give Meg Ryan any fears about being dethroned as the romantic comedy heroine of choice. But Judd is charming, intelligent, and quirky as the female lead, and Hugh Jackman is attractive and testosterine-filled as the womanizing Eddie, who eventually becomes Jane's roommate. One minor quibble, and that's that the movie changes the ending of the book somewhat to give a somewhat artificially happy ending. But who cares? This is a light, pleasant romantic comedy that--dare I say it--actually improves upon the book.
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Summary: Ashley Does Comedy Well
Review: This is the first movie I've seen Ashley Judd do comedy in & I thought she did a fantastic job. Judd plays Jane Goodale, the producer of a talk show, who gets dumped by Ray (Greg Kinnear). In her time of relationship mourning she develops The New Cow Theory which explains that like cows, men grow tired of women after they "get" them & move on to a "new cow." Based on Laura Zigman's book, Animal Husbandry, the screen adaptation was cutely done. Ashley Judd & Hugh Jackman have great on-screen chemistry and Greg Kinnear does a great job of playing an annoying ex-boyfriend. If you're looking for a light, romantic-comedy this movie is perfect for you. It's simple entertainment, with some cute male-female concepts. As long as you don't take it too seriously & appreciate it for what it is, I think you'll like it. From a person who enjoys watching cutesy romantic comedies, over & over again-I know I will.
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Summary: wasted talent on a wasted story
Review: I thought this might be worth my time given the fact that it had Jackman, Judd, Kinnear and Tomei in the cast. I was wrong.
I found the story to be lame....just too dependable...I give them all credit for holding out for the entire film given the script that they were handed. I found it irritating to have to listen constantly to Judd's ranting about men.....She was involved with a married man HELLO!!!!!.....I find it extremely irritating that someone, like her character, who apparently cannot find someone who is unattached would call every man a waste because the one who she is currently sleeping with will not, for whatever reason, get a new life with her. She needs the reality check, not her dull and duller boyfriend.
Tomei was right when she tells Judd's character that it seems to be always about her. I would second that.
It became immediately apparent to me even before Tomei made the comment.
I am pleased that Jackman apparently has moved on to other things, e.g. SWORDFISH etc. where he can do some serious acting because this one, and KATE AND LEOPOLD, do not qualify in my book.....
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Summary: Just a cute, romantic escape!
Review: Forget about trying to take this film seriously - just let yourself go and have fun! It's billed as an Ashley Judd film, and she's great, but truly the whole key hinges on the chemistry between Ashley and Hugh Jackman, who is absolutely adorable in this film! They are magic together. The premise is kind of weird and hard to believe, but as I said, just have fun with it! Greg Kinnear is good, too, but the way, as is Ellen Barkin. But Hugh makes the film!
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Summary: ~a heart warming romantic comedy~
Review: I thought Someone Like You was a great movie. Ashley Judd does an amazing job but even better was Hugh Jackman. He fit completely to his character and was just a big heart throb to watch! Then again, me being a HUGE Hugh jackman fan, its most likely that i will comment on him the most. Marrissa Tomei was also good but i thought the role of Ray(Greg Kinnear) could have been thought out a bit better. Greg Kinnear on screen seemed a bit more of a joke than anything. You should definetly buy this movie tho if u like romantic comedies cuz it will leave you breathless. (and if it doesn't, Hugh Jackman certainly will when you see him in it wearing nothing but tight black boxers!!!!)
~amanda~
p.s.(HJ RULES!!!!)
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Summary: Potential Sadly Gone Flat
Review: I was excited about the potential for this movie: a talented cast with multiple Academy Award nominees and winners (Greg Kinnear, Ashley Judd, Ellen Barkin, Marisa Tomei).... Cute but familiar storyline... a perfectly reasonable expectation to really have a great time watching this one.
Add in director Tony Goldwyn (remember the treacherous villain in "Ghost" who is an entertainment blue blood - the "G" from MGM?) and I thought, "Slam dunk but why haven't I ever heard of it?"
The movie itself is why I haven't ever heard of it.
Marisa Tomei - why hasn't she done more with her talent?
I am tired of her playing best friends of women she is smarter than - what is up with that? Ashley Judd is beautiful and has always appeared intelligent as well - what is up with the cheerleading in your underwear for your roommate scene?! (I bet some of you guys will check this movie out just to see that!)
Ellen Barkin actually looked like she was having a great time in her role as the host of a television talk show. I have to admit thinking continually of the recent "Little Black Book" and thinking this reminded me a lot of the Kippy Kan show with a lot less obnoxious host.... I wonder what Ellen's character was doing with that DUD Greg Kinnear played?!
Yikes.
This movie barely held my attention.
I was looking forward to listening to the Bonus Director notes (remember the Tony Goldwyn thing) but I couldn't bear to sit through it again... just not compelling at all.....
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Summary: Guy's if you're in the doghouse, buy this!
Review: The first time I saw Someone Like You I was on a business trip. Little else stuck with me on that trip, besides this movie that I recently purchased on DVD. By far one of the best romantic comedies I've seen, although the movie is predictable, how many times can you see a "romantic comedy" and not know there is a twist and happy ending? Ashely Judd, Greg Kinnear and Hugh Jackman do a wonderful job portraying their characters and highlighting issues that surround many who are in today's singles scene. The "cow theory" was an exceptionally creative twist and having always been a big fan of Marisa Tomei, what's to resist? Someone Like You is a not a side splitting comedy, but one that will leave a heartwarming smile spread across your lips. It's charming, endearing and very much a glimpse into the issues women face in today's dating world. Guys, if you want to win the girl with a nice night on the couch with a chick flick, this is one that she'll appreciate!
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