The Thing Called Love Reviews

I remember enjoyed this movie long time ago, so I decided to watch it again hoping to have the same experience. I wish I didn't so I could keep the good memory, but things changed unfortunately.

Samantha Mathis as Miranda Presley, a woman from New York who moved to Nashville hoping to get her big break as country singer. I understood why she kept getting rejected, she didn't seem that talented. She wasn't bad, but she wasn't great either and that goes to the rest of the characters (Dermot Mulroney and Sandra Bullock), at least Bullock's character has an excuse! The only thing that I could enjoy a bit was River Phoenix as James Wright.

When I first watch the movie, I thought James supposed to act 'drunk' and careless, the way Phoenix portrayed and at that time I thought it was kinda cool. Of course now I couldn't help noticed that maybe the actor already dealing with drug problem that made him acted that way. Even Roger Ebert noticing that.

Of course, this one is also love story, or should I say love triangle? Still, not really enough conflict nor any development characters, and not too convincing as a story about people chasing the dream.

So, I guess this would be the last time for me to ever view this one ever again.

Sweet movie - I like River & Samantha's chemistry in this movie. Sandra was great as a sidekick and for the entertainment value.

this looks really good especilly the reviews , cnt wait to watch this one !!

maybe not one of rivers best but the chemistry and intensity is definitely there between him and samantha mathis(a consistent good actress and highly underated). the plot is interesting and engaging. the acting sadly is sometimes off on river's part because of his drug troubles off screen. sadly you can see it diminish his acting. he is not as sharp as his earlier acting but he is still strong in his abilities. I enjoy samantha in indies like this and freak city much much better than the horrid and overblown action fiasco-broken arrow. I think she took it just for a pay check more than anything else. the ending of this seems a little tacked on to please people but overall the movie is worth checking out just to see young actor(sandra bullock,dermont mulroney, samantha and river) taking an indie chance in their careers so I have respect for that.

River Phoenix was so cute. How I wish he's still alive.

It's River Phoenix's last performance, but the story is all messed up I guess. The film exhibits how a single talent and passion can change one's life if used properly. The music is excellent in this film. But the ending did not offer any favorable conclusion at all.

a very crazy country movie, but a great tribute to river phoenix

**1/2 (out of four)

Interesting, but hollow look at three young people who move to Nashville in an attempt to make it in the tough world of country western music. Nice performances, but it seems way too chic. A much better look at the country world is Altman's "Nashville".

wow, great movie, loved river pheniox performance

this movie makes you feel like getting up on stage and having a go ,your taken along with these trying songwriters and experience some very real truths about life.the music is awsome and the actors are in masterclass form .enjoy :)

the best country singing movie ever!

my favorite movie in the world. i have watched this movie over and over.

I thought htis was a prettyt good movie even though I 'm not a big fan of country music :) River Phoenix did an amazing job in this.

Nice film. Good music. Happy ending. That's it.

This movie is so amazing, that is all

OMG RIVER PHOENIX!He has a great voice...I hated that he was kind of an asshole but I still love it..And Samantha Mathis kind of reminded me of Martha Plimpton..Like the way she says things you could almost swear it was her voice.

A good film, with a strong cast and a nice, if not a little drawn out, storyline.
The music was great, it was wonderful to see River Phoenix's singing so much. I especially love the song Samantha sings at the end, and I adore River's song 'Until Now' as I find the words beautiful.
Speaking of River, him and Samantha Mathis put in one hell of a performance (such a shame that it was River's last) and Dermot Mulroney played the part of Kyle perfectly, you couldn't help but feel for him. Sandra Bullock was also great, providing light relief through out the film and the guest appearnace from Trisha Yearwood was pretty cool.
I'd definalty recommend this film to people, especially if you are a fan of any of the cast and if you like country music.
Finally I have to say Samantha Mathis is a lucky girl, having both Dermot Mulroney and River Phoenix fighting over her, it must have been hard going to work everyday and having that happen :)

yez i do it mom that iz my job

it was only good cuz of river pheonix