Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: September 18, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: A self-help guru needs help of his own to deal with the death of his wife.
Review: I found that this movie was more of a drama than a romantic comedy. The issues it dealt with - love and loss - were a great deal heavier than I expected. Aaron Eckhart is Burke, an author and self-help stud who is rocketing toward stardom three years after his wife's death. His book is about healing yourself after experiencing a loss. However, despite his positive message to others in person and through his book, Burke does not deal with his own internal struggle until he meets Eloise (Jennifer Aniston). She intrigues him and despite getting off on the wrong foot, they manage to develop a friendship. For me, the movie seemed to drag on and on. I think it could've been edited down a bit to minimize the drag. Also in this film are Judy Greer and Martin Sheen.
Watch It: If you're a big fan of Seattle because it plays as more than just the setting of the movie. It's gloominess seems to mimic Burke's attitude toward being in the city.
Skip It: If you're you're in the mood for an uplifting romantic comedy about people down on their luck. While this may seem like it on the outside, the inside is much, much different.
Movie Release Date: September 18, 2009
DVD Release Date: TBD
Plot 411: A self-help guru needs help of his own to deal with the death of his wife.
Review: I found that this movie was more of a drama than a romantic comedy. The issues it dealt with - love and loss - were a great deal heavier than I expected. Aaron Eckhart is Burke, an author and self-help stud who is rocketing toward stardom three years after his wife's death. His book is about healing yourself after experiencing a loss. However, despite his positive message to others in person and through his book, Burke does not deal with his own internal struggle until he meets Eloise (Jennifer Aniston). She intrigues him and despite getting off on the wrong foot, they manage to develop a friendship. For me, the movie seemed to drag on and on. I think it could've been edited down a bit to minimize the drag. Also in this film are Judy Greer and Martin Sheen.
Watch It: If you're a big fan of Seattle because it plays as more than just the setting of the movie. It's gloominess seems to mimic Burke's attitude toward being in the city.
Skip It: If you're you're in the mood for an uplifting romantic comedy about people down on their luck. While this may seem like it on the outside, the inside is much, much different.
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