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Summary: Boring
Review: I waited thirty minutes for something funny to happen, then I walked out. I got sick of all the monotony. Dialogue spoken--without emotion. Movements were either static or exaggerated. And I felt that since the four main characters were all snobs trying to make money...two of them could have been eliminated from the movie. Or at least give them different personalities for heaven's sake.
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Summary: What fun movie
Review: I thought this movie looked like a lot of fun to make. The color was fantastic. She looked awesome in pink and made an excellent Doris Day. He looked more like a young Robert Wagner than Rock Hudson but I loved seeing a new movie with Ewan McGreggor. I have to admit I was hoping for something with a little more depth. The end was good. The dance video at the end was great.
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Summary: a big spoof
Review: I thought that they gave it a fair try to spoof those Rock Hudson & Doris Day movies. Unfortunately it seems as if the movie tries too hard. I'm in my twenties and I was very excited about seeing this movie, since I'm a huge fan of classic movies, especially those Hudson/Day comedies. Renee Zellweger struts too much in the movie, not in a bad way, I know she's trying to act confident but she overdid it. Ewan McGregor did a good job, and I thought David Hyde Pierce was actually more in character, more believable and he's much more funny than the rest of them. Sara Paulson also did a good job as Vikki. The movie has that magic feel as seen in "Serendipity," but I didn't feel much chemistry between Renee & Ewan. The movie also has more sexual entrendees and suggestions, and that pushes the limit. I didn't mind some of them, but I felt that in one scene that it went too far. Also Renne's character is a feminist type, so why would she work that hard to get a man? No offense or anything, but I would just move on to a guy that's worth my time. The movie also seems to be more of a goofy spoof rather than a serious romantic comedy, and in my opinion it didn't have much heart, I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I think that a person would have to see a couple of Doris Day & Rock Hudson movies to appreciate what this movie is all about.
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Summary: David Hyde Pierce makes this film a pleasure to watch...
Review: "Down With Love" is a spot-on riff/goof on the Doris Day / Rock Hudson "Pillow Talk" era of films. There's one sixties-influenced scene after another. A standout (of many) is the one of stars Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger holding a split-screen telephone conversation with hilarious juxtapositions of their bodies. Great stuff. Perfect execution. Ostensibly this a Zellweger/McGregor vehicle, but the guy who really makes this movie zing is David Hyde Pierce as Catcher Block's (McGregor) boss, Peter MacMannus. His perfect comedic timing and delivery - honed over 10+ years of work on Frasier - is what separates this movie from the pack. Zellweger and McGregor - while charming and talented (check out their impressive musical number during the final credits) - are not natural comedians. Credit director Payton Reed though: he recognizes this and turns the comedy over to Pierce and co-foil, Sarah Paulson. There are four stars in this movie, not two. What a bargain, huh?
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Summary: As fun as the original 60's movies
Review: "Down with Love" is great fun for anyone who enjoys the Doris Day - Rock Hudson movies - "Pillow Talk," "Send Me No Flowers," and "Lover Come Back." There are two separate elements to this movie - an homage to the early 60's "sex comedies," which would also include Doris Day movies "That Touch of Mink" and "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?" and a parody of those same movies. The homage is clearly seen in the detailed sets and costumes, which never stray from their place in 1962. They even cover one potential anachronism by showing footage of the "Judy Garland Show" (1963-64) as an appearance by Judy on the "Ed Sullivan Show." From box seats at "Camelot" (twice) to a bookstore display of "Profiles in Courage," we know we're in the 60's. The animated opening credits were clever and appropriate, but the use of a similar technique in "Catch Me If You Can" takes away any claim to being innovative. The parody part is infrequent, but it definitely reminds you that this was made with 40 years of hindsight. From Vikki's entrance in a smoke-filled elevator (still legal and socially acceptable then) to the 3,000 square foot living room in Barbara's apartment, we can't imagine that such things were normal and accepted even in the fictionalized New York of "Pillow Talk." And the classic bathtub-phone scene is taken a step further as the split-screen conversation has the two characters next to each other, then on top of each other, then lying side by side on their carpets having a post-conversation smoke. And I can't figure out if having Marc Shaiman as musical director is homage or parody. His work is currently on Broadway in the musical "Hairspray," which is also set in 1962. Many critics have claimed that there's no chemistry between the two leads. Sometimes the relationship between the two supporting leads if funnier (David Hyde Pierce is the perfect update to Tony Randall's powerful but socially inept executive). My opinion is that the seeming lack of chemistry is because of the levels of deception by both characters in the relationship, and any actual "chemistry" is their "true" feelings shining through their attempts to NOT fall in love. If you're looking for pathos and catharsis and all the other Greek words that describe great dramas, you're not going to like it. It's fun. It's a bit silly. It'll be something to watch on DVD at 2am on a Saturday night when the late show is running a cheesy horror movie.
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Summary: A Perfect Parody
Review: A Perfect Parody of the Doris Day/Rock Hudson style movies. Costumes and setting alone were absolutely stunning, but the acting is really quite incredible: way, way over the top and a splendid bit of fun. Lots of sexual innuendo and tension building, a much sexier style than a more graphic display and the timing and delivery is simply exquisite. The charm, wit and style of this movie is going to take up where Austin Powers left off, with a revival of funky GLAMOUROUS (as opposed to super tacky) 1960s clothing, furnishing, etc. And - do not get up with The End rolls across the screen. A bit more fun lurks. Mamalinda, dreaming of a pink t-bird and a hat to match
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Summary: Down Down With Love
Review: Down with Love was good until near the end. It was incredibly unbelievable and stupid after that. I guess they just didn't want it to be predictable and like so many other love stories but it would have been a good love story if this had happened and was disappointed it didn't work out this way. Instead, they made what Renee Zellweger had done totally unbelievable. Same with what happens after this dumb twist which made the movie even dumber. The most interesting part of the movie was the love story of the minor characters and Zellweger's friend was the best character. Pretty sad when that's the case. I couldn't stand Ewan McGregor's character at first. Then he got better. Then stupid again. I was waiting at the end to find out the outcome of the minor characters love story since they were the most exciting part about the movie and the funniest but all they showed was a dumb phone conversation in the credits. David Hyde Pierce was irritating because he never developed his own character but acted exactly like Tony Randall used to act in the Doris Day / Rock Hudson movies they were spoofing only those movies were much, much better than Down With Love. Ewan McGregor should keep his hair dyed black. Brings out his blue eyes.
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Summary: Ha!
Review: I'm not going to say much about this movie, because I don't want to give anything away. I'll just say it's absolutely hilarious and cleverly manages to convey a really positive message. The actors are great, too. It's rather kitschy and stylized, so be prepared for that and you'll have a fantastic time.
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Summary: Up with Down With Love
Review: This film is so funny my friend and I couldn't stop laughing for an hour afterward and went back to see it again the next day. Ewan McGregor and Renee Zellweger are both totally appealing and the supporting cast is great, especially David Hyde Pierce. I'm a Ewan-aholic, so I've been looking forward to this from the day he first signed on. Since he hasn't done that many all-out comedies, I had a very slight question in my mind about whether he'd pull it off. He decisively proves in this one that he's not only a stellar actor capable of intense emotional honesty, a talented singer, and a gorgeous hunk, but he also possesses considerable comedic flair and impeccable timing. Renee Zellweger is an absolute delight as always - where did she learn to walk like that? The song at the end is worth the price of admission all by itself. Can't wait for the DVD!
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Summary: A spoof of a spoof that falls flat
Review: This is an over the top parody with non of the subtlety of the original genre. What Austin Powers is to the spy genre of the 1960's, so this is to Doris Day and Rock Hudson... Except, nothing unexpected happens - no real conflict or sexual tension as in the originals. A real over the top resolution at the end that is just bizarre. The only fun is some good one-liners. the 1960's look and watching the actors have fun with their roles, and they do a good job (which is why I did not give it two ** stars).
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