A True Romantic Comedy

Rating: 9/10 (19 July 2005)

Not since Pretty Woman has there been a romantic comedy this good. There are so many movies made that are put in that category. Maybe I am to much of a romantic but there are really so very few movies made that are both romantic and hilarious. I have to say this movie really does it for me. Not only is Matthew the ultimate hottie, but Kate Hudson makes me proud of my small chest. She is so sexy and comfortable with herself. Their chemistry is amazing. The script is great and there comedic talent was exceptional. I hate movies based on lies, where one person lies about being something they are not to win over the other person, and then it starts a horrible cycle, which is the basis of most romantic comedies. But here it is something fresh, they are both out for themselves, not out for love at all and watching it backfire is hilarious.
Andy Anderson (Kate Hudson) is writing an article on How to lose a guy in 10 days and has to date a guy and try to get him to dump her. Benjamin Berry has made a bet with some work mates saying he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Unfortunately for both of them they end up with each other, and all hell breaks lose because it just isn't as easy as they thought it would be.
Now of course there are a couple of holes in the plot. But honestly there are not that many, and every movie has them. But the truth of the matter is if it had been cast differently it just wouldn't be half as good. They should really only ever make romantic comedies with these two from know on. I mean, Pretty women is romantic and it is funny and there is good chemistry between Julia Roberts and Richard Gere and I love it but neither of them are naturally that funny especially Gere. Kate Hudson has the genes for comedy and McConaughey: well it is surprising how funny he is here. With Kate he is great, with Jennifer Lopez he is not so good. Besides they look great together and they are so nice to look at. I get to drool over Matthew and my husband gets to drool over Kate and everyone is happy.