A beautiful story.... oh what a shame that Colin Firth had such a horrible slimy role.
A story of growing up, where the body wants more than society "allows" and coping with these contradictory feelings.
Alan Cumming, Chris O'Donnell, Colin Firth
A polished gem from 1995, this disarmingly sweet and dramatically insightful love story provided a charming showcase for Chris O'Donnell and, especially, then-newcomer Minnie Driver, whose performance...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 9, 2001
Stats: 515 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (515)
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July 17, 2007
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December 30, 2006
Minnie Driver fans will want to see this for a look at her pre-Hollywood work. She gained 30 pounds for this role and still looks great. Colin Firth fans may want to skip this one, but Alan Cumming fans might want to see what a truly creepy character he can play. Chris O'Donne...( read more)
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June 15, 2009
I've been so waiting so see this movie and what can I say? It was worth the while! Well, just like any other Andrew Davis story!
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June 12, 2009
i found some pretty good movies during my obsessive chris o'donnell kid years.
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June 10, 2009
Whenever I hear this movie I think about that Better Than Ezra song from the Empire Records soundtrack.
Oh yeah, and I did like this movie.
Critic Reviews
Heartwarming and poignant, a love story that glows with intelligence and feeling. full review
Young Benny has a nice smile, and she and Jack seem like pleasant people, but in the end (and in the beginning and in the middle) it's hard to get worked up about them. full review
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September 1, 2008I love this movie it is one of my faves! I read the book before I saw the movie and Usually I am disappointed by the movies if i read the book first...but not in this case..it stays true to the book and minnie driver does an excellent job as "Benny"!
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May 24, 2006If you like romantic stories, you should like this one. It teaches you about the difference abour REAL friends and (friend) enemies. Watch it, it will teach you alot.
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