Product: Someone Like You [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 4.0
If You Like Romance Movies, and I do...
There are two major reasons to see this movie. They are Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd. Both of these actors have real sizzle for a romantic comedy-drama blend. In fact, Greg Kinnear, playing a third major character, although necessary to the plot line, doesn't strike me as a likely romantic lead at all. Kinnear's getting 2nd billing in the film surprised me. I think Jackman can wipe him right off the screen romantically speaking. The script is a bit predictable with Judd's character falling for Kinnear. Then, when he is torn about going back to his original girlfriend, she develops a bizarre theory about why men are like cows and bulls. She even writes a column on it for a major magazine. I thought the movie got better as it progressed, which is unusual, but I think the reason why was that Jackman was in more of the movie from the second half on and his screen charisma really made a difference. I think if someone casts him as the total romantic lead in a romantic movie from start to finish, he will have quite a following. Ellen Barkin plays a supporting role in the film as everyone's boss, a talk show host. I miss her taking on weightier roles. Van Morrison's "Someone Like You," closes the film and is a perfect endnote.