I don't think I've cried more at a film in my life!

Rating: 9/10 (8 October 2008)

As someone who isn't the worlds biggest fan of tearjerkers i was sceptical when going to see this film, but from about 5 minutes in to the very end, I was bawling in my seat, along with both of my friends and indeed the rest of the cinema. Every time I have watched it on DVD since I still manage to cry at least once. Although it is drastically different from the book, which I found AFTER watching the film as I have only just finished the book, and although there may be holes in the plot and a dodgy Irish accent from Gerard Butler, the film was truly heartwarming and compelling throughout. This being such a different approach to a tragedy with the death at the beginning you would think that it could not be dragged out for 2 hours keeping you both interested and crying at the same time. IT CAN. The moments of humour slotted in between serious moments lighten the movie and Lisa Kudrow is excellent as Denise. I would recommend this film to anyone who has a heart, although i doubt most men would admit to being moved by it.