Must Love Dogs (2005)
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: 5.1/10
Critic Reviews: 34
Fresh: 13 | Rotten: 21
Despite good work from its likable leads, the romantic comedy Must Love Dogs is too predictable.
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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,
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Cast
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Diane Lane
Sarah Nolan -
John Cusack
Jake -
Elizabeth Perkins
Carol -
Christopher Plummer
Bill -
Dermot Mulroney
Bob -
Stockard Channing
Dolly -
Julie Gonzalo
June -
Ali Hillis
Christine -
Brad Hall
Stanley -
Tony Bill
Walter -
Michael Spound
Marc -
Will McCormack
Jason -
Kirk Trutner
Deli Guy -
Suzy Nakamura
Mai -
Marylouise Burke
Aunt Eileen -
Ben Shenkman
Charlie -
Bess Wohl
Rebecca -
Laura Kightlinger
Marcia -
Steven R. Schirripa
Vinnie -
Patrick Fabian
Donald -
Will Rothhaar
Jeremy -
Victor Webster
Eric -
Josh Stamberg
Lennie -
Jordana Spiro
Sherry -
Krikor Satamian
Mr. Parseghian -
Shana Hiatt
Hostess -
Patrick St. Esprit
Marshall -
Colin Egglesfield
David -
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Bobby Coleman
Austin -
Jon Lindstrom
Peter -
Glenn Howerton
Michael -
Ted Griffin
Bill Jr. -
Emma Prescott
Molly -
Jaden Sorensen
Justin -
Anoush Nevart
Mrs. Parseghian -
Rubria Martins-Negrao
Sonia -
Jamie Denbo
Bertha -
Miles Hull
Timmy -
Amy Kidd
Jennifer -
Ted Detwiler
Boat Guy -
Kate McClafferty
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All Critics (153) | Top Critics (36) | 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.
As fantasies go, you could do a lot worse.
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.
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.
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