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Sweet November

Sweet November

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Charming, moving, uplifting, and surprisingly good!
Review: Charlize Theron brings on her charm, and Keanu Reeves turns in a surprisingly worthy performance in "Sweet November," a movie that's as light as a fall breeze. Slammed by most critics as a soggy romance with no star chemistry, the movie's premise centers around two people who, through an unlikely series of events, fall in love, though not without hardship.

Let it be known, the movie is not that bad. In fact, when put in comparison with movies like "Bounce" and "The Wedding Planner," "Sweet November" is actually kind of refreshing in it's own little way. Yes, the way in which the two develop their romance is a bit tough to swallow at first, but if you can ignore that and allow their growing relationship to touch your heart, then the movie succeeds on those terms.

Keanu Reeves plays Nelson Moss, a man who is all work and no play (when leaving for work one morning, he tells his girlfriend, "I have a life, and I'm late for it") as a big ad executive. While taking a test at the DMV, he runs into Sara Deever, played by Charlize Theron, who gives him an answer and gets caught cheating. What does Sara do? She milks the situation for everything she can in order to get Nelson to her home.

Her offer? To allow him to live in her house for a month, no more, no less, in order to help him get rid of all of his life's stresses and restrictions. She takes it to the extreme, too, giving his clothes to a homeless man, telling him he cannot go to work (he got fired, anyway), and taking him out into the town to show him the ways in which life can be fun.

Like any movie relationship, there are complications. Sara is reluctant to reveal anything about her past or her family, or her reasons for taking in a new man each month. All she will reveal is what she does to help each one of them. Near the end, there will come a revelation that will put the stability of their bond in jeopardy.

It seems preposterous, but with a movie like this, the events come in such an order that you can forgive these little pitfalls. Their budding romance really does have a kick to it, and despite the outside criticism, Theron and Reeves do have some good onscreen chemistry that lights up the screen in moments and provides for some very touching moments.

The film also has a lot of warm-hearted laughs. A scene in which Sara stands outside Nelson's apartment and begins shouting risque comments at people in order to gain his attention will have you chuckling, while her neighbors, two homosexuals who host a dinner party for the four of them in drag, are a riot. And the overall sweet nature of the relationship between the two is something to smile about, as well as shed a few tears over.

In one of his better roles, Keanu Reeves is convincingly emotional as Nelson. In the beginning, her perfectly portrays the egotistical attitude and outlook of his character, and then makes a very believable segue to someone who is so in love he is willing to change his whole life. Charlize Theron is, as always, a gem, bringing a touch of warmth and cheerfulness to her role as Sara. Her acting embodies her character with the zest for life needed to sell us on Sara's motives, and Theron captures that completely.

While it's not on par with many other romances on the market, "Sweet November" is nowhere near as bad as critics have made it out to be. In fact, it's a charming movie that is very uplifting, due in part to the moving relationship that Reeves and Theron bring to their characters. It met all of my expectations, which were few, but the fact that it met them is enough to recommend the film.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Pretty weak...
Review: I'm not one of those people who has a problem with Keanu's acting. And I'm a pretty big fan of Charlize Theron, but this movie was pretty bad with a really bad ending. You can watch it if you want, but it's not really worth it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Life Is Short...
Review: It's a real tear jerker. It brings out alot of emotions. You'll laugh, cry, get mad, etc. It shows that you can't spend your life without love and laughter. All work, no play... Life is short. Don't waste the time that you have. Take advantage of every minute. Live your life. Make it count. Keanu's character starts out as a workaholic. His life is boring. He eats and sleeps his job. It's all he thinks about. And it takes one very special person to change your life. That person can turn your life completely upside down. It's not hard to fall in love with that person. Charlize's character is that type of person. She loves life and she takes advantage of every minute that she has to help other people enjoy their lives. I totally loved this movie. It's one of my favorites.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Sad, but sweet!
Review: I am a Keanu Reeves fan and would pay mony to see him stand still, BUT I thought this movie was great! Yes, its sappy and predictable, but its sweet, sad and sexy! Anyone who feels like a good cry and to have their faith in love renewed, should spend the time and money on this great romatic feature!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I loved it
Review: I think that this movie was wonderful. I thought that keanu and Charlize were great together like they were in THE DEVILS ADVOCATE it my not be an Academy Award but it is cute ant worth the money. I know I will be purchasing it!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: tear tear!
Review: I really like this movie. I know it sounds weird but i love movies that make me cry because they are so realistic. I was crying my eyes out at the end of this movie. I think that any person not to cry at the end of this movie is messed up because it was soooo touching and could touch the heart of many young veiwers like myself.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Lovely Romance
Review: Sweet November is a must for Keanu Reeves fans! It is romantic and both Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron do yet another fantastic job together! It's a tear-jerker, but it's a beautifu; story and definetly beats Autumn in New York and the old version of Sweet November! Congrats to the stars of the show!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Just excellent
Review: I've never cried before in the movies, and when I saw Sweet November it was my first time. Both actors achived on showing the viewers the reality of a situation like that. It is possibly the best movie I've ever seen.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A whole Box of Tissues
Review: I loved this movie. I cried almost the entire time at the theater. If you like a good mushy movie, you'll love this one. It's the perfect movie for tear-jerk lovers. But first stop by the store and get some kleenex PS My husband hated it so invite the girls over!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Romance That Can Never Be Forgotten...
Review: I have a girlfriend who I love so ever deeply much. After I saw this movie I learned to love life...It made me see how important love is and how fast it can all go away if you let it slip away without noticing it...love life and cherish every single moment with the one you love most...recommend this movie to all...


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