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Rating: Null/10 (5 January 2008)

First off, I enjoyed the movie. I am always up for a good quality chick-flick with a few tears and a great soundtrack. I thought Hilary Swank as Holly Kennedy was sincere and portrayed her part well. There was one major disappointment however; her character was unlikeable. As an audience member, you think you are going to like this character and be rooting for her, but instead I was rooting for the great men, opportunities and friends that she was just passing up. I understand that grief is an intense emotion that is hard to get over, but after the very first letter, she should have understood life was precious, not to wait around for anything or anyone thing to happen to you.
At the end of the film, Holly is basically in the same place as she was a year ago when Gerry died. She is still living just for Gerry, not for herself. In his letters, he even says she is independent, strong and should fall in love again, but the character does not possess those qualities. Instead, she is needy and only really thinks about herself.
I think the film was cast amazingly well, especially Gerard Butler as Gerry, he is so precious and loving. Harry Conick Jr. is the character I was rooting for the most because he was so genuine. Kathy Bates character grows on the audience, especially at the end. Jeffery Dean Morgan makes everyone smile, especially when we see his butt! And Lisa Kudrow and Gina Gershon are great supporting actresses.
Overall I would give the film a 7. Bring tissues if you go!