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Summary: A brilliant romantic comedy
Review: Now this is how to do the genre! This is brilliantly funny, poignant and tender, but never insipid (the director is Australia...so insipidness is definitely out) movie. Matthau is truly fantastic as Einstein, as are his three sidekicks (especially Godel! and the tree that likes to eat their stuff!) as they try to manuever the two leads together and remove the Lesser Professor, a.k.a the rat man, Chimp Pimp, etc from the picture: the stuffy english fiance of Meg Ryan's Character, played perfectly by Stephen Frey. Of course the Lesser Professor is trying to hang on to Meg Ryan's character and expose Tim Robbin's character as a fraud because of his new found friendhsip with Einstein and the secret paper they're working on so Tim Robbin's character can impress Meg Ryan's charater with 'his genius' because that is what she looks for in a man- a genetic hope of making genius children so she, lacking in her own confidence, can achieve through her children. MEg Ryan's character is Eistein's neice. I can't understand how Matthau didn't get a best supporting actor nomination for this movie! He is so good, as is all the cast: they fit perfectly, especially the 'four boys'. The story is fairly linear but well paced. It does deal with a lesser theme of self belief, being yourself, and sexual equality and that brilliant men can be have brilliant women as their equal, or betters. The main theme is not letting the brain rule the heart too much, and to be happy. And that some things-love- defy science! I can't think of any movie like this one. Its unique, clever, witty and subtle at times (especially the humor: Einstein on a motorbike going wah-hoo...very cool!). So if you like your movies sophisticated, wholesome, honest, stylish and not contrived then you defintely want to see this one! The cinematography and 'fifty-ness' is fantastic! Definitely 5 stars! More even...! DVD is very plain: just the movie. No added features or even bio's for that matter. But with a movie this good, who needs them? The picture and sound quality are top notch.
Rating: 
Summary: cute
Review: this is a cute and funny movie and meg ryan and tim robbins are good in it
Rating:
Summary: Wonderful movie
Review: This is a movie I love to watch over and over again. The humor is great, and the acting is very well done, especially the part of Einstein. It is an excellent family film, and well worth seeing.
Rating:
Summary: Genius
Review: This is such a wonderful movie. It's use of Albert Enstein and his cohorts is a brilliant twist to a love story. This movie will enchant you from beginning to end as you follow the escapades of Albert Einstein and his friends as they play cupid. You will LOVE this movie!
Rating: 
Summary: Lightweight but funny
Review: Walter Matthau, as Einstein, easily steals the show as he tries to persuade his niece to ditch the brilliant, boring, scientific nerd she's engaged to and follow her heart, which is tugging in the direction of the local auto mechanic, who has taken one look at her over the hood of her disabled car and fallen ridiculously and madly in love.
Even Meg Ryan has trouble with the costuming of the 1950's era: cinched waists, twin sets, white gloves (!!), etc., and I got the feeling she was just going thru the motions of playing Meg Ryan, as only she can.
Cute, but very lightweight.
Rating:
Summary: A charming, intelligent and funny movie.
Review: What a funny and totally charming movie this is! Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins and the late Walter Matthau are outstanding in this movie, especially Matthau as Albert Einstein. The plot is clever, the locations are beautiful and it is an intelligent well crafted movie. Tim Robbins plays a gifted auto mechanic and Meg Ryan plays the niece of Albert Einstein (Matthau) who along with his three highly intelligent friends tries to set up Ryan with Robbins with funny and witty results. Highly recommended to those who love a charming and funny love story.
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