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Rating: 8/10 (3 September 2007)

I was hesitant to see this one at first, despite all of the glowing reviews I heard/read about it. I don't like romantic comedies, and especially frown on those about nerdy loser guys that somehow transform into suave Casanovas. I figured this would be just another body for the Lame Rom-Com pile, and that it would disappear from the scene as fast as it had arrived.
But no. This movie is head and shoulders above the rest of its genre. The writing is surprisingly true to life and almost completely devoid of the telegraphed pratfalls and manufactured sappiness that I have come to expect. It also features a dynamite cast of supporting characters. These characters can always make or break a movie, and in this one their parts are all handled perfectly. It's safe to say this is one of the best-acted rom-coms that I've seen in years.
In short, this is a romantic comedy that does everything right. It's still ultimately predictable and a bit soft, but easily gains an 8 point rating. For those of you who always love a good rom-com, this movie could be a 9 or a 10.
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