A movie I will watch again and again...

Rating: 9/10 (12 April 2007)

Yes, you have to get past the unlikely circumstances surrounding the main plot element of switching houses, cars, etc.
Yes, it's a light-weight romantic comedy. And it can be corny.
But as Iris says to that darling little old man, "I like corny. I'm looking for more corny in my life." Simply put, I loved pretty much everything about this movie. It made me tear up, laugh and cheer (silently) as it went along.
The cottage in England couldn't have been more charming. Jude Law couldn't have been more appealing. And I appreciated being surprised when his character's "secret" was revealed. And I thought the mini movie "previews" in Amanda's head were pretty funny.
And as for the L.A. part of the story - I really, truly came to like Iris. Her kindness to others, knowing the names of the staff, even the mailman - let alone her friendship with the old man were wonderful to watch.
And I loved the references to old Hollywood, and to actresses "with gumption" as it was put. I think that watching all of those examples of strong women had a part, small or large, in Iris finally learning to stand up for herself.
All in all, this is a great movie that I will watch again and again. Especially around Christmas-time!