My Review

Rating: 5/10 (31 May 2008)

I've generally read that people don't like/don't care for the movie and I can see why.
I've marked this the Spoiler warning, so you are warned. I would like to state that the movie is enjoyable as is, I tend to think that people take movies to seriously and think that every movie has to blow them away. . Which is always a leading factor as to why a good movie can fail. . some movies weren't meant to blow your mind, or be the best movie of all time, some movies just want to set out and be a nice 2 or so hours where you don't have to worry about stress and other life complications.
The movie was enjoyable, the acting was. . passable. Gina and Lisa do well with what little they are given, JDM was charming. I found Swanks character to be selfish, and didn't care for her at times. . its hard to feel sympathy for a character when she doesn't feel joy when her friend declares shes pregnant, or getting married, yes her husband died, its okay to feel sad that hes gone and you'll never have a baby with him but be a friend and at least smile at the news.
The movie felt way to long, the movie could of done without the sometimes lengthy flashbacks, Connicks character could of been removed entirely, and the sister could of been easily removed to. .neither of these characters did much besides add extra, unnecessary time to the movie.
I would of gotten to the plot a bit sooner, we don't need to see Swank being sad for half an hour before the plot of the movie is revealed.
If the movie was just shorter it would be better, if Swanks character was just a bit more sympathetic the movie would of been better.
Do not go into this movie expecting a masterpiece, to believe this will be the best movie ever, go into the movie expecting to watch a movie, to smile at some parts, to be sad in others. Besides the over long scenes the movie isn't bad.