Average Rating: 5/10
Reviews Counted: 145
Fresh: 50 | Rotten: 95
Despite good work from its likable leads, the romantic comedy Must Love Dogs is too predictable.
Average Rating: 5/10
Critic Reviews: 32
Fresh: 11 | Rotten: 21
Despite good work from its likable leads, the romantic comedy Must Love Dogs is too predictable.
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Average Rating: 3/5
User Ratings: 184,100
A woman finds herself drafted into the battle of finding the perfect man in this romantic comedy. Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane) is a kindergarten teacher in her mid-thirties who is still dealing with the emotional aftermath of her divorce eight months ago. While her sisters, Christine (Ali Hillis) and Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), both think Sarah needs to start dating again, Sarah herself isn't so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by posting Sarah's photo and profile on an Internet dating site,
Jul 29, 2005 Wide
Dec 20, 2005
$43.8M
Warner Bros. Pictures
All Critics (153) | Top Critics (32) | Fresh (52) | Rotten (98) | DVD (26)
John Cusack and Diane Lane need to put out personal ads saying, 'Must have screenplay.'
It's ostensibly about adults, but there's nothing remotely adult about it.
The film gets more tepid as it goes along and ultimately just drifts off.
Top CriticThe real reason for taking a chance on this minor summer confection would be to catch up on the life of an unbilled hero: Lloyd Dobler.
Thanks to its splendid lead players, Must Love Dogs has the affable, cuddly charm that its title so hopefully invokes.
Stands as yet another example of how easy it is for filmmakers to fail at romantic comedy.
Cute but predictable romantic comedy -- teen girls may like it.
At least no dogs were harmed in the making of this movie.
Too much of a small screen talky episodic sensibility for its own good.
A goofy, euphoric amorous adventure in matchmaking cyberspace.
An insult to the viewer's intelligence, which sticks to silly slapstick while failing to get around to making a mature statement about relationships.
If not for the talent and natural charisma of its star, Diane Lane, this would be an entirely worthless enterprise.
I wouldn't call the movie a dog, but I didn't love it either. Our search for the next Great Romantic Comedy, like so many Hollywood singletons' quest for love, continues.
What went wrong? The script is a bit dodgy and the actors seem to be going through the motions.
...the film is ultimately difficult to resist, though it's clear that those who generally dislike this sort of thing will really hate this.
It is a garden-variety romantic comedy that adheres strictly to the rules of the game and comes out looking like a typical TV sitcom.
Must Love Dogs could have used a longer leash and a lot more frolicking in the park.
Must love dogs? No thank you.
Sweet story of true love :) I love John Cusack in this movie!!! :) So cute :) Just a great movie :) :) :) :)
February 18, 2008
Super Reviewer
Average film, with a few funny scenes. It's been a long time since I've watched this film and I only vaguely remember it. Shows how good it is... The funniest scene was most probably when he tried getting a condom. The only part that really had me laughing. Other than that, nothing brilliant.
June 23, 2011Super Reviewer
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