really, one of the best movies i've seen in a long time

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2007)

(not sure if i'd call it a spoiler, but i don't want to give too much away and get myself in trouble!)
if a movie can be the right time right place situation for someone, then this was it for me. the characters were extremely well played by Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, and Jude Law. The writing was amazing. And the gentleman playing Arthur, Eli, was so touching. I almost didn't go see it because I figured, sappy chick flick. I need to laugh right now, not be crying. But it was funny and touching and absolutely perfect. I could not have chosen a better movie to see. The monologue by Iris when she's talking to Miles is amazing.
I don't think that every before have I heard someone put it so eloquently about the ongoing argument we all have with ourselves when we're with that wrong person. ...
"Because you're hoping you're wrong and every time she does something that tells you she's no good you ignore it and every time she comes through and surprises you she wins you over and you lose that argument with yourself that she's not for you."
amen to that.
anyway, thought it was the perfect film for anyone who needs that little 'holiday pick me up' kind of movie. :)