Sure it's like the book, but that didn't excite me either.

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2000)

I suppose I am one of the few on this planet who has not been engrossed by the book. Considering I am the same age as the John Cusack character I should appreciate all the truisms. I should have rolled with laughter in the aisles along with the other audience members at last night's screening, but the fact is I didn't. Now don't get me wrong the film is solid with Cusack turning in a fine turn as Rob, but I just couldn't get into it. Sweet sentimental story and the obligatory quirky characters make this an inoffensive film and will probably make women think they've cracked into the male dating psyche (which is probably true). But since I seem to be the only one who didn't like the book, everyone will probably love this film.
On a technical note, the opening and closing titles are terrific.