great movie!

Rating: 9/10 (13 October 2008)

I really enjoyed this movie and the various story lines. I think the time line (all of this happening in 5 weeks) is unrealistic but I think that the actions, reactions and thoughts of some of the characters are very realistic and amusing (like Laura Linney covering her face after she almost literally runs into the guy she's in love w/)! I did find the scene where the British young man goes to American and meets the women in a bar somewhat confusing (at least from the perspective of an American). I'm not sure if this was supposed to poke fun at the stereotype of Americans loving guys w/ British accents or if the British actually believe that the average American woman will meet and sleep w/ a British guy just b/c he's British (or b/c he's there).
Also, I think the American president role was intended to be based on the actions/personality of Clinton given the way the character seemed to attempt to seduce the woman in the Prime Minister's office.
All in all though, a great movie if only b/c it shows that love is never free from struggles and problems but that makes it all the better when it's obtained.