Before they are able to get married, boy discovers that girl-2 is actually girl. That might be the impression left by Return To Me , if it wasn't in the sure hands of the underrated Bonnie Hunt, a terrific comedic actress who steps behind the camera for the first time with this release. I mean, normally a story about a guy who falls in love with the recipient of his late wife's heart would have people reaching for the barf bags faster than a sex scene between Dom DeLuise and Camryn Manheim. Nicolas Cage romcom, It Could Happen To You . Bob's date turns out to be a crass, loudmouthed, self-centered bush pig, but he is instantly attracted their beautiful waitress.
Sparks immediately fly, although neither knows of the heart situation.
A romance soon blossoms, but the question is not whether they will discover their special connection, but rather how they will deal with such knowledge. By the end of the picture, we're left wanting more of this storybook world. Of course, Hunt couldn't have gotten very far without her actors. Miles away from his X-Files character. Driver, although her part isn't as strongly defined, does well in the role, and is a perfect foil for the erstwhile FBI agent.