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DreamWorks' first reprehensible fiasco. Jun 14, 2009 | Full Review…
DreamWorks' first reprehensible fiasco.
Richard Corliss
An extremely enjoyable neo-screwball comedy about attractive opposites on the road. Mar 26, 2009
An extremely enjoyable neo-screwball comedy about attractive opposites on the road.
Joe Leydon
A bumbling and typically charmless latter-day studio screwball comedy. Jan 26, 2006 | Full Review…
A bumbling and typically charmless latter-day studio screwball comedy.
The cinematic equivalent of Styrofoam: a weightless romantic comedy of synthetic feelings. May 11, 2001
The cinematic equivalent of Styrofoam: a weightless romantic comedy of synthetic feelings.
Peter Travers
A most pleasant and diverting venture. Feb 14, 2001 | Full Review…
A most pleasant and diverting venture.
Kenneth Turan
A so-so, OK, perfectably acceptable, nice, rather charming romantic comedy with two stars who are entirely watchable. In 1999, that adds up to a sort-of, kind-of middling experience at the movies. Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
A so-so, OK, perfectably acceptable, nice, rather charming romantic comedy with two stars who are entirely watchable. In 1999, that adds up to a sort-of, kind-of middling experience at the movies.
Mick LaSalle
Over-the-top rom-com about marriage has dark, mature themes. Sep 23, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Over-the-top rom-com about marriage has dark, mature themes.
Tracy Moore
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. Jun 14, 2009 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
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.
Maitland McDonagh
The humour is genial and both Affleck and Bullock are easy on the eye, but the film itself ends up being little more than a storm in a teacup. Jun 14, 2009 | Full Review…
The humour is genial and both Affleck and Bullock are easy on the eye, but the film itself ends up being little more than a storm in a teacup.
Film4 Staff
Bullock seems a bit too level-headed for a screwball, and the affable Affleck has no real chemistry with her or Tierney. Aug 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Bullock seems a bit too level-headed for a screwball, and the affable Affleck has no real chemistry with her or Tierney.
Jim Lane
While far from a complete misfire, Forces of Nature remains simply too by-the-numbers to be particularly gratifying or worthwhile. Jun 24, 2008 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
While far from a complete misfire, Forces of Nature remains simply too by-the-numbers to be particularly gratifying or worthwhile.
Dustin Putman
All in all, it really depends on if you're a fan of the two leads. I am, so I liked it. Jan 15, 2008 | Full Review…
All in all, it really depends on if you're a fan of the two leads. I am, so I liked it.
Garth Franklin
Opposites take a forced road trip together (hey, that's the plot to It Happened One Night!) ... will they or won't they fall in love? The idea is here, but the chemistry isn't, though not for lack of trying. Affleck plays the "normal but boring" everyman and Bullock is the kook/free spirit who teaches him about living life. Close, but no cigar.
Super Reviewer
For some reason the end of the nineties prompted these bleak, dumpy romantic dramas with fast editing and blue tint cinematography. This film did it, "Life Less Ordinary" did it, and every mediocre romantic dramedy did it as well. Even casting likeable Sandra Bullock and the ever popular Ben Affleck couldn't save this movie, probably because their chemistry sucks. Their characters are one note, Bullock is the definition of "manic pixie dream girl" in this case, only serving as a plot device rather than a fully fleshed out character. Her lies and grandiose sense of adventure don't make her anything but a flat nothing of a character. This film is melodramatic, it meanders along at a really slow pace, and throws a lot at the audience all at once without explanation. The director is obviously trying to make a point about how commitment isn't a death sentence and love is forever, but she bogs us down in exposition and pandering, to the point where it's alienating. There's just nothing easy or entertaining about this film.
A little known rom-com starring Sandra Bullock. A guy traveling to get married meets a free-spirited woman en route who helps open his eyes to life and love. It was a fun film with some funny moments with a good cast. Good soundtrack to!
The path to true love gets rocky in this engaging and occasionally wild tale - outragous and warmhearted funny. Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock are very appealing as the reliable groom-to-be and free-spirited traveller who complement each other's strengths and weaknesses and who learn to offer one another valuable life lessons. The cinematography is unique, inventive, and beautiful! This movie has always given me a better perspective on marriage, love, lust, wondering minds, and people in general. This film's directorial vision is clear and is visually stunning. One good performance came from the late David Strickland (TV series' Suddenly Susan) in his final film role. It was unfortunate to hear about Strickland's death because his role in this film showed the world that he can act well on the big screen.
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