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Forces of Nature

Play trailer Poster for Forces of Nature PG-13 1999 1h 44m Romance Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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All Ben Holmes (Ben Affleck) wants to do is make it from New York to Savannah, Ga., in time for his wedding. When a seagull and a hurricane ruin any chance he has of flying there, Holmes reluctantly joins the quirky Sarah Lewis (Sandra Bullock) in a rental car for a road trip back to his waiting bride-to-be, Bridget Cahill (Maura Tierney). But nature seems to conspire against his every attempt at a timely return -- and in the meantime, he finds himself growing closer to Sarah.
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Critics Consensus

A distinct lack of chemistry between Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock, coupled with a screwball sensibility that's a touch too screwy, scupper Forces of Nature's modest ambition to serve up romantic charm.

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Richard Corliss TIME Magazine 06/14/2009
DreamWorks' first reprehensible fiasco. Go to Full Review
Joe Leydon Variety 03/26/2009
An extremely enjoyable neo-screwball comedy about attractive opposites on the road. Go to Full Review
Time Out 01/26/2006
A bumbling and typically charmless latter-day studio screwball comedy. Go to Full Review
Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/12/2024
Affleck and Bullock have great chemistry, Hughes has a flare for crafting images that feel almost operatic, and frankly I love that the film does not have a typical Hollywood ending. Go to Full Review
Tracy Moore Common Sense Media 09/23/2014
2/5
Over-the-top rom-com about marriage has dark, mature themes. Go to Full Review
Maitland McDonagh TV Guide 06/14/2009
2.5/4
Make no mistake: This slackly paced picture doesn't gel. But it so consistently undermines the pastel-pretty conventions that currently rule the genre that some sneaky admiration is in order. Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 3d Forces of Nature is a charming romantic comedy that delivers a fun and enjoyable story through the chemistry of Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock. While the film is not perfect and has some moments that may not hold up to today’s standards, it was a well-made movie for its time and still provides plenty of entertainment. The screenplay keeps the story focused on the romance and connection between the characters without forcing unnecessary drama or complicated twists. It allows the relationship to develop naturally while keeping the audience engaged throughout the journey. Sandra Bullock once again proves why she is such a beloved actress. Her ability to bring charm, emotion, and personality to every role makes her performances stand out, and she continues to deliver no matter the character she plays. Ben Affleck also works well alongside her, creating a fun dynamic that carries the film. Overall, Forces of Nature is a heartfelt and enjoyable romantic comedy that may have flaws See more Ken B @RT33405897 May 30 Given that it’s a comedy and in that it succeeds at times I cannot call it a complete failure. But the message that we need to both sleep with someone the day before we marry someone else followed up by being told we need to commit and hope for the best is ludicrous. I don’t think Bullock and Affleck are attracted to each other in the least. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Feb 22 Tried way too hard to be fun and irreverent. The attempts at cutesy scenes, coupled with a truly awful Sandra Bullock performance, made for one tiring film. Visually kind of different, but once again, forced. Way too many shots that say all style, no substance. See more David P @David522 Dec 15 Mildly entertaining , Trains, Planes and Automobiles without the incomparable Steve Martin and John Candy .Probably the flatest and worst ending of any film I have ever watched See more thiago s @Thiagostone Dec 13 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Xavier S @RT61546031 01/15/2025 Romcom in need of being remade but with a better ending The fact that the film ended w/ Ben marryin' the girl like Bridget who cheated on him w/ her ex really pisses me off! He shoulda married Sarah, not her! They had more and better chemistry he and Bridget will even have! Ben shoulda found out about Bridget's cheating and left her to be w/ Sarah! I wish whoever wrote this movie knew what they were doing during its production. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis All Ben Holmes (Ben Affleck) wants to do is make it from New York to Savannah, Ga., in time for his wedding. When a seagull and a hurricane ruin any chance he has of flying there, Holmes reluctantly joins the quirky Sarah Lewis (Sandra Bullock) in a rental car for a road trip back to his waiting bride-to-be, Bridget Cahill (Maura Tierney). But nature seems to conspire against his every attempt at a timely return -- and in the meantime, he finds himself growing closer to Sarah.
Director
Bronwen Hughes
Producer
Susan Arnold, Ian Bryce, Donna Arkoff Roth
Screenwriter
Marc Lawrence
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
DreamWorks SKG, Roth-Arnold Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.9M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround