A movie with a lot of special gifts!

Rating: 9/10 (2 August 2005)

Hector Elizondo is so charming in this movie. Richard Gere plays the rich hero to a "T". And Julia Roberts sparkles. What's not to like?
To pan this movie for what it isn't is, to say the least, unfair. Yes, it's a fairy tale. A modern Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, falls in love, which conquers all. It's a feel-good movie, a chick flick, and a bit of fluff. It is not "Citizen Kane", but it is a classic in its own right. Who doesn't love the story of Cinderella?
I enjoyed this movie. I have it in my video library so that I can watch it again and again. If you are feeling down, this movie will buck up your spirits and make you believe miracles can happen!