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Summary: Not without weak points
Review: I watched this movie through once and hit play again as soon as the dvd finished spinning back to the main menu. It's been years, if ever, since I did that with any movie. Considering that some of the scenes were obviously filmed when they'd barely had a chance to read through the lines, it says a lot for the successful emotional imagery in this movie.You've probably seen plot synopses (or will if you scroll down) and seen plenty of zero-star reviews. If you decide to see this movie, be prepared for a few scenes that really do look amateurish. They're beatuifully shot and all the production values are spot-on, but Heather Graham and Natasha Gregson Wagner just aren't those rare gifted actors who can walk in and give a perfect performance after a day or two of rehearsal. Robert Downey *is*, though. In the scenes with Downey, Graham and Wagner seem to wake up a little bit and show enough assuredness to really hit their lines. All the dialog is interesting -- provocative or funny -- but some of the readings clunk, especially in the early going. But Downey improvises, sings, plays piano, and hits all kinds interesting emotional changes. His soliloquy from Hamlet is so good that you will understand perfectly well why Mel Gibson was willing to mount a production of Hamlet with him at the Taper Forum (L.A.) even though Downey couldn't get insured at the time. And Gibson took a bath on it when Downey got arrested, and all he said to the press was "you should have seen him in readings...good enough to break your heart." Or words to that effect. Man, that would have been a Hamlet to see. This movie really does its job when it finally gets moving. If you can imagine being in the mood for watching people talk to themselves in the mirror and talk to each other in long, hyper-animated, self-serving sentences, then it's hard to imagine a better movie to suit. Personally, I kinda think the people who hated this movie probably hated Lost in Translation because there "wasn't enough going on" and the characters "didn't hit the town and see all that Tokyo has to offer." Ignore the fact that this movie takes place in New York, and try to picture how you'd feel if you busted somebody for cheating on you, or got busted for cheating on them, and then see this movie and see how their responses measure up.
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Summary: antisocial disorder
Review: Interesting movie. Downey plays a textbook sociopath. Judging from the reviews, he could have easily become President with a 60+ approval rating. Would have made Bubba quite proud with the women quite sympathetic - as is typical for those with antisocial disorder, i.e. their charisma, compulsive lying, risk taking behavior, etc. Drug abuse may have been involved - most likely during the scripting and/or acting. There are times when the actresses fall out of character and seem a bit lost - but their roles are less well-defined than Downey's. Downey does a great job of acting ... assuming that he was acting and not just showing us a true side of himself in between stints at drug rehab. Basically, all three have serious emotional and self-esteem issues and are advised to seek immediate psychiatric counseling or some other form of quackery. Then again, in Hollywood, I suppose this kind of behavior is quite acceptable and the norm. Most likely the source material for this script came from actual psychotherapy sessions with the female actresses playing composite roles of headshrinks and family members. Again, very typical in Hollywood.... Overall, an interesting - but somewhat uneven - movie. It's the kind of movie you enjoy watching once, but then will never watch again unless forced to at gunpoint. Huh? What? Word salad is good brain food. Lithium makes the voices go away. Sleep....
Rating: 
Summary: Not even Robert Downey Jr. could make this movie good
Review: I do believe this is the most pointless movie ever made....i am a huge fan of Robert Downey Jr. and at some times in this horrible movie his quirkiness did shine through however, it was so boring and besides Downey, the acting was atrocious...i was furious that i wasted a dollar on renting this. I would have much rather had a double cheeseburger from McDonald's. Also i have no idea why every other review praises Natasha Wagner's performance in this. She is by far the worst actor in the movie. She has no emotion in her voice and she is annoying.
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Summary: One of the more clever movies I have seen
Review: The cast was brilliant, Robert Downey Jr is an incredible talent. The first five minutes test you, but after that, the movie is wonderful. Natasha Gregson Wagner has a real knack for comedy, considering this movie was highly improvised, the body language and dialogue was wonderful. This movie is sort of like a play, but if you appreciate true film making as an art, this is a movie not to miss. All three stars were wonderful. This is in my top ten of all time movies.
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Summary: Robert Downey's best performance!
Review: Excellent movie, but this is not the typical Hollywood movie. No action. I can tell you a lot of good things about this movie, but the best thing is that you can see and confirm that Robert Downey Jr. is a fantastic actor. The variety of scenes where he laughs, cries, sings, argues, even performs a Shekespeare's act --they are all excellent. Really funny movie with great acting from Downing!
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Summary: Confused?
Review: In case you got confused by all the controversial reviews...and can't decide to spend 84 minutes of your time on this film, here are some suggestions. DON'T WATCH IT IF: 1. you tend to pick movies with stylish cinematography that enhances dramatic or spectacular scenes; 2. you prefer movies with twists and turns woven into an elaborate screenplay; 3. you expect some sizzling scenes from the title or the NR-17 rating; 4. you are currently savoring your first love or consider yourself a hopelessly romantic person. But DON'T MISS IT IF: 1. you really enjoy dark comedy whether it's an indie or some Hollywood rare bird; 2. you love witty, sassy, sarcastic dialogue, and don't have a problem with profanities; 3. you readily accept any ludicrous circumstance as a natural facet of life; 4. you realize that it's common for couples to talk only on the surface about issues they're afraid to cope with, until a certain point where they must spill the beans to save the relationship or get it over with... Well, did I miss something? Oh yeah, 3 of my 4 stars go to Robert Downey Jr., simply because I believe any other actresses can carry the roles of Heather Graham and Natasha G. Wagner but nobody can do RDJr 's. He's really one of a kind.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I'm glad we rented this movie instead of purchasing it. Basic flaw was the script - two women discovering they had the same boyfriend could have turned into something clever or even funny. I kept waiting for clever or funny but it never happened. Downey, Graham, and Wagner did the best they could, but the material they had to work was amateurish at best and insipid at worst.
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Summary: Was this really a movie?
Review: Where did this movie go? What took place in the end? Well I sure as heck couldn't tell anyone. Robert Downey Jr. gives the best performance he could, given the watered down script and plot.
Here's the movie in a few quick seconds.
1) Two girls find out they share a boyfriend.
2) They confront him, and all start yelling screaming.
3) One girl has sex with the guy, while other listens.
4) Other girl, who listened offers to date both of them and instead of being a 'couple' they can become a 'triple'.
5) Guy leaves to see his mom, brunette girls also leaves seperately, and blonde girl stays in the guys apartment.
6) Guy comes back crying, due to his mother passing away. Blonde girl comes to console, he sits at piano and play while she rests her head on his shoulder.
CREDITS ROLE.
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HELLO????? What the heck??????? Dumb, pointless!
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Summary: THIS MOVIE IS A BOMB
Review: I cannot believe I wasted 90 minutes of my time on this movie.
It was the worst movie I have ever seen. Do not waste your
money or time on this movie. The acting was horrible, and the conversation was pointless. The movie never went anywhere.
I was extremely disappointed.
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Summary: Natasha is the kick!
Review: Okay, the movie is kind of boring and Robert Downey Jr.'s character is really annoying and unlikable, but Natasha Gregson Wagner is adorable and sexy. I love watching her in anything and if you fastforward to all her scenes with and without co-star Heather, the film becomes tolerable and even enjoyable. Natasha makes Lou a very vibrant character. The five stars are for Natasha:)
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