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 - Brilliant comedyThis amazingly intelligent send-up of the Doris Day/Rock Hudson flicks is such a refreshing change from the mindless Hollywood romantic comedies of recent past. I would recommend that before viewing, you see at least one of the DD/RH hits (Pillow Talk would probably be best if you only have time for one). Then the sheer genius of this work will really shine through. This is one of the few films that I can watch over and over again without ever growing tired or bored of it. The rapid-fire witty lines never fail to make me laugh out loud. And the talent-- it reminds me of the Fred Astaire generation when actors could sing, dance and act! So rare in our times. An absolute gem! Rating:  - entirely forgettableThis piece of fluff was so forgettable that my wife and I were about half an hour into it before we realized we'd actually seen it before. I'm giving it two stars because there were a couple of moments of witty, well-written dialogue, because the retro-early sixties fashions were mildly amusing and because David Hyde Pierce gives a funny performance. I also liked the faux-Gershwin music. Apart from that, not much to object to or admire either. The leads don't have much chemistry and McGregor especially seems very out of his element like a callow, immature version of Sean Connery. This is apparently an "omage" to the Rock Hudson-Doris Day movies of the early sixties. Those weren't much good either so it's not surprising that this attempt to reproduce them also fails to make much of an impression. Rating:  - StupidDoris Day and Rock Hudson movies were no good the first time, with their split screen phone conversations and crossed wires. They never rose above a bad TV sitcom. So why would Hollywood producers do another one--not a spoof but a straight copy? Are there really no good new stripts available? Renee Zellweger is a good actress and has done some good light comedy, as in "Nurse Betty." She's also done drama and musicals. Why she'd allow her talents to be wasted in a film like this is beyond me. I watched as much of it as I could, hoping it would amount to something. It never did. Rating: - hilariousTotally hilarious and creative. I'm not a Rene Zelwegger fan (I am a big Ewan fan), but this was a great movie. Awesome ensemble cast. Very fun visually, very snappy dialogue. Definitely one you'll enjoy watching over again. Rating:  - IT'S ONLY ME, BUT:rENE zELLWEGGERS CHARACTER WRITES A BEST SELLING BOOK ENCOURAGING WOMEN TO CONCENTRATE ON THEIR CAREER AND HAVE SEX WITH NO STRINGS LIKE MEN DO. A REPORTER (EWAN MCGREGOR) SETS OUT TO INTERVIEW HER AND PROVE HER WORNG AND CATCH ER IN A LIE. DAVID HYDE PEIRCE STEALS THE SHOW AS USUAL. JM
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