Someone Like You

Rating: PG-13

Movie Release Date: March 30, 2001

DVD Release Date: September 21, 2001

Plot 411: After being dumped, Jane devises a theory about men that becomes a nationwide phenomenon.

Review: When Jane (Ashley Judd) meets Ray (Greg Kinnear), she thinks she's met the perfect man, and things are perfect for a while. But when he dumps her, she becomes obsessed with finding the reason behind why men act the way they do. As she researches and develops a theory, she is forced to live with her chauvinistic co-worker Eddie (Hugh Jackman) or else face homelessness. This is one of my favorite Ashley Judd movies because she plays this neurotic character so perfectly. Jane's obviously high-strung and nuts, but she's also so lovable and very relatable. She's searching for something every girl has wondered at one time or another. She's dealing with her heartbreak in a scientific way in order to distance herself from the pain. Who has never done that themselves? Kinnear is cast perfectly as Ray - the incredibly good-looking guy that's too good to be true (and is). There's just something about him that calls out "cheater" and "liar," yet you're still drawn to him. Jackman being cast as the regular guy is the most ludicrous thing ever and can only be done in Hollywood. Even at this early stage in his career, you can tell he's got star potential. Also in this film are Marisa Tomei and Ellen Barkin.

Watch It: For one of the more fascinating theories on men ever put into film.

Skip It: Because at the end of the day, the movie is like all other rom coms and completely formulaic.