Life isn't a fairy tale... so live every minute!

Rating: 6/10 (13 January 2008)

I'm giving it an 6 only because it's a romantic comedy and not an Oscar winner but as a romantic Comedy it deserves a 9/10.
I read the book and loved it and i think the film kept the message of the book. I do agree though with the people that felt the film had changed the book, it isn't the book more based on the book... let that be a warning, if you are expecting an adaptation of the book you will be disappointed.
It's mainly set in New York and that didn't actually bother me, i thought it would but at least the is an Irishy feel to it. I'm glad the ending was the same, i would have been upset if they had tried to make it fairy tale and Hollywood.
Hilary Swank did a good job as Holly, she wasn't afraid to produce snot when crying or make a fool of herself and she came across as real, the fact that she really couldn't sing (at the Karaoke) actually won me over. Lisa Kudrow delivers a few cracking lines, although her character is a little stereotypical. Gina Gershon is great but she wasn't used enough. Kathy Bates, is Kathy Bates, she puts in a flawless performance as Holly's mother.
Now onto the men, Gerard Butler is fantastic as Gerry, his accent is a little dodgy in places and you can occasionally here his Glaswegian accent push through but the colourful, energetic, charming performance he puts in as Gerry makes any of that insignificant. He made you understand why a woman would fall in love with him. The strip tease was great and all his musical performances will make you smile - loved his rendition of Mustang Sally! And like many i am very upset Galway Girl isn't on the sound track.
Harry Connick Jr as Daniel is OK. The Character isn't meant to be instantly likable and i think he was good at what he delivered.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was FABULOUS! and not just for agreeing to go naked... he managed to make sure his character didn't fall on the side of smarmy and shallow, he was charming, gentle and funny. His Irish accent was steady.
I went to see it with a girlfriend of mine and she was seeing it for the second time. Watch it, it will make you laugh, cry and appreciate what you have. Life isn't a fairy tale.