I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)

64% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
45% of users liked it
(23,201 ratings)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Clueless director Amy Heckerling returns to her position behind the camera for the first time in six years with this romantic comedy contrasting the age disparity romance of an older divorcée with the spring butterflies that her daughter experiences upon falling in… More Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Clueless director Amy Heckerling returns to her position behind the camera for the first time in six years with this romantic comedy contrasting the age disparity romance of an older divorcée with the spring butterflies that her daughter experiences upon falling in love for the very first time. An aging professional (Michelle Pfeiffer) with little luck in love has finally found a fitting companion in the form of a much younger man (Paul Rudd). As her relationship threatens to move beyond something simply physical, her adolescent daughter (Saoirse Ronan) begins to wonder if the strange tingling sensation that she feels when she's in the company of a handsome local boy could possibly be the thing grown-ups refer to as "love." Of course anything is possible when Mother Nature (Tracey Ullman) is up to her old mischief, and with higher powers at play there's no telling what will come of the relationships experienced by these two love-starved souls. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Amy Heckerling
Written By: Amy Heckerling
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: May 11, 2007 Wide
On DVD: Feb 12, 2008
Studio: Freestyle Releasing/Bauer Martinez Enter

Critic Reviews

Joe Leydon, Variety
A desperately unfunny mix of tepid showbiz satire and formulaic romantic comedy.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
It's much better than a lot of the stuff playing in theaters.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
It's a pleasant diversion -- an enjoyable romantic comedy that has enough going for it to make it worth a recommendation.
Holly Grigg-Spall, Film4
As an older woman who has built her career on a keen understanding of youth culture, she [Director Amy Heckerling] has a lot to say about Rosie's small world.
Nathaniel Rogers, Film Experience
a rather ignominious defeat for a "comeback" performance from one of the great stars
Jette Kernion, Cinematical
Very nearly an entertaining, lightweight comedy, except for one flaw: its message is about as subtle as those in a Disney sports movie.
Jesse Hassenger, Filmcritic.com
It's smart and warm, and if Heckerling loses her grip a few times, it's only because she's squeezing so hard.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...has been infused with a distinctly over-the-top sensibility that effectively drains the proceedings of anything even resembling authenticity.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
A direção de Heckerling é irregular e a montagem é assustadoramente descuidada, mas Pfeiffer e (especialmente) Rudd conferem charme suficiente para tornar o filme divertido.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Features one of the best screen couples since Tom and Meg. "Clueless for Baby Boomers"

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Adam M

Should not have gone direct-to-DVD. The presence of the Mother Nature character and Tracy Ullman's portrayal is done perfectly. Everything else is messy, with great writing popping out here and there. Stacey Dash is a pleasant surprise. Girl who plays the daughter holds her own… More
Should not have gone direct-to-DVD. The presence of the Mother Nature character and Tracy Ullman's portrayal is done perfectly. Everything else is messy, with great writing popping out here and there. Stacey Dash is a pleasant surprise. Girl who plays the daughter holds her own with the comic experts in the cast.
Nani V

Cute and at times funny movie with Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd as a couple. Pfeiffer is a single mom of a young teen and producer of a show that Rudd's character is in. She goes through the struggles of dealing with being in a relationship with a younger man and a young… More
Cute and at times funny movie with Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd as a couple. Pfeiffer is a single mom of a young teen and producer of a show that Rudd's character is in. She goes through the struggles of dealing with being in a relationship with a younger man and a young daughter going through puberty at the same time. Very likable!
Cassie H

Enjoyed it alot. Paul Rudd is such a cutie and is very funny and Michelle Pfeiffer is as well
Nicki M

Great chick flick. I had zero expectations on this one, so it was a nice surprise. I didn't quite love the "mother nature" character, but it's a small gripe. Michelle Pfeiffer looks great in this, I had no trouble buying that the younger guy would go for her.… More
Great chick flick. I had zero expectations on this one, so it was a nice surprise. I didn't quite love the "mother nature" character, but it's a small gripe. Michelle Pfeiffer looks great in this, I had no trouble buying that the younger guy would go for her. Also I was impressed with Saoirse Ronan as her daughter. Between this and "Atonement", I think she is definitely an actress to watch. This was a nice light film with lots of funny bits, (Stacy Dash as the "Go girl" actress is hilarious), which never drags or gets boring.
Film C

OMG i love this movie it is funny charming and a bit of romance so worth a watch!!
Roy G

Very nearly an entertaining,
Martin B

I Could Never Be Your Woman is the first film directed by Amy Heckerling (Clueless) in like 7 years. I ended up unexpectedly loving Clueless back then, and this film definitely has that same vibe, as well as many of the same cast members, including Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace… More
I Could Never Be Your Woman is the first film directed by Amy Heckerling (Clueless) in like 7 years. I ended up unexpectedly loving Clueless back then, and this film definitely has that same vibe, as well as many of the same cast members, including Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace Shawn. The movie was a light, fun romantic comedy that I enjoyed quite a bit (though I could have done without Tracy Ullman's "Mother Nature"). Michelle Pfeiffer makes a nice return from her movie hiatus in the lead here, after easing back in with her smaller supporting role in Hairspray earlier this summer. Her daughter is played by Saoirse Ronan, a talented young woman who is gonna be breaking out in a big way in the next year with this and roles in several other really big-name films. But the real star here is definitely Paul Rudd, who has proved to be one of the funniest guys around right now. Between this, his involvement with the Apatow crowd, his participation in all manner of projects by alumni of The State, and the rest of his work, he definitely knows how to find good projects and surround himself with equally talented people.
Fernando Rafael Q

Not as bad as you would consider a movie that went straight to DVD (as it did in the U.S.) but the direction and the timing were very bad. The script was decent though, and there were some funny moments. Michelle Pfeiffer was good, but the VERY underrated Paul Rudd and the… More
Not as bad as you would consider a movie that went straight to DVD (as it did in the U.S.) but the direction and the timing were very bad. The script was decent though, and there were some funny moments. Michelle Pfeiffer was good, but the VERY underrated Paul Rudd and the Oscar-nominated (and AMAZING) Saoirse Ronan steal the show. The character of "Mother Nature" was unnecessary and Tracey Ullman wasn't any good in it. Stacey Dash (Clueless) was sooo bad and Jon Lovitz and Fred Willard were really unfunny. Special appearance by Graham Norton in the very challenging role of a gay designer!
Mason W

I am so happy to see Michelle Pfeiffer back in a leading role. Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer make a good team in this film. Director Amy Heckerling from Clueless fame does another laugh out loud film. This film asks the question...does age matter when you love someone? I think… More
I am so happy to see Michelle Pfeiffer back in a leading role. Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer make a good team in this film. Director Amy Heckerling from Clueless fame does another laugh out loud film. This film asks the question...does age matter when you love someone? I think not.....especially when you are one of the best and never aging Michelle Pfeiffer.
Sol C

Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd shine in this comedy. It was also good seeing Amy Heckerling in the director's chair once again. She even brought her Clueless alumni of Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace Shawn for this film. On the negative, I think that TV Show that they worked on… More
Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd shine in this comedy. It was also good seeing Amy Heckerling in the director's chair once again. She even brought her Clueless alumni of Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace Shawn for this film. On the negative, I think that TV Show that they worked on should have been a different kind of TV Show. Jon Lovitz, to me, seems miscast. Also, some of the dialog needed a rewrite, at least 25% of it. I do recommend the film, especially cause of Pfeiffer and Rudd.
Andreia C

laughed a lot in this
Deb S

This is an enjoyable mother-daughter comedy between Michelle Pfeiffer and Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones) who is facing adolescent problems for the first time. Michelle Pfeiffer was absolutely stunning and one can see that she clearly loves her daughter. There are some very sweet and… More
This is an enjoyable mother-daughter comedy between Michelle Pfeiffer and Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones) who is facing adolescent problems for the first time. Michelle Pfeiffer was absolutely stunning and one can see that she clearly loves her daughter. There are some very sweet and funny scenes between the two of them. Paul Rudd is believable as the cute and sweet younger guy who Michelle Pfeiffer falls for; he is the kind of guy that a woman of any age could fall for and he teaches her that love is ageless. Jon Lovitz is humorous as Pfeiffer's ex-hubbie. This is a funny light hearted film not meant to be taken seriously.
Daniel P

"Oops I got a career, by shaking my rear, and making guys leer, oh baby, baby, oops I'm gonna sing more, and dance like a whore, I'm just not talented." Against all odds, this is such a well written, sweet and laugh out loud funny film.… More
"Oops I got a career, by shaking my rear, and making guys leer, oh baby, baby, oops I'm gonna sing more, and dance like a whore, I'm just not talented." Against all odds, this is such a well written, sweet and laugh out loud funny film. Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd have very good chemistry together, and Saoirse Ronan breaks free from what could have been a stereotypical teenaged daughter. I watched this because of my unconditional adoration for Rudd, and he is truly terrific here - goofing it up to 11, and making his comedic one-liners and physical routines feel genuine and improvised (though I'm sure they weren't). The film is also littered with recognizable actors, which oddly include a large number of British stars such as Sarah Alexander, Graham Norton and David Mitchell. The film is littered with pop-culture references that actually don't date the film (unlike Clueless, also from writer Amy Heckerling, which hasn't aged as well). If there is one criticism, then it's the rather annoying and superfluous Tracey Ullman device, but I pretty much love everything else. Shelved for 2 years and then rather unceremoniously released direct to DVD, I Could Never Be Your Woman deserved better treatment. This is simply a fun film.
Andrew F

A flawed film that redeems itself with refreshing characters and witty dialogue.
Bill C

I’ll agree with the other reviews that this movie is hopelessly built on Cliché’s, but the acting and directing hold it together enough that you don’t really mind. That takes talent. The story bounces around three basic levels Pfeiffer as a producer of a cliché high School show.… More
I’ll agree with the other reviews that this movie is hopelessly built on Cliché’s, but the acting and directing hold it together enough that you don’t really mind. That takes talent. The story bounces around three basic levels Pfeiffer as a producer of a cliché high School show. Pfeiffer 49 having an affair with 29 Year old character on the set and Pfeiffer’s relationship with her teenage daughter. The rest of the story is 2-1/2 maybe three stars but I really enjoyed the interplay between her and her daughter. I was had turned a blind eye to Pfeiffer’s carreer after Witches of Eastwick and really was displeased with her performance as Cat Woman, but lately her performance in Stardust and now maybe. She’s as gorgeous now in her early 50’s or maybe more so in here early 30’s.
Juli R

Michelle's performance is a repeat of One Fine Day, but not as good, with an older kid and a younger crush. I didn't like Paul Rudd in this (he was better served by Clueless). Sacirse Ronan's covers of Oops, I Did It Again and Ironic are the only bright lights. Script… More
Michelle's performance is a repeat of One Fine Day, but not as good, with an older kid and a younger crush. I didn't like Paul Rudd in this (he was better served by Clueless). Sacirse Ronan's covers of Oops, I Did It Again and Ironic are the only bright lights. Script and casting FAIL.
Sunil J

Kinda nice. Paul Rudd is pretty great in this. Can't see watching it again though.
Leo L

A fantastic movie! It's great to see a work of Amy Heckerling's once again. Most especially in a comedy, well, love comedy that is. It's utterly brilliant! A movie with various issues that any woman could relate to, despite their age. Great music, absolutely love it!… More
A fantastic movie! It's great to see a work of Amy Heckerling's once again. Most especially in a comedy, well, love comedy that is. It's utterly brilliant! A movie with various issues that any woman could relate to, despite their age. Great music, absolutely love it! So good to see Stacey Dash and Paul Rudd together again.
Lee K

we both enjoyed this one i only rented because paul rudd was in it he freakin hilarious, but it ended up being a good movie.
Moe E

Unless you have a thing for Michelle Pfeiffer (she is gorgeous!), or for some strange reason, Paul Rudd, don't waste your time. The script, if there actually was one, is utterly horrible, which might have been salvaged had there been a stronger, more insightful team of producers… More
Unless you have a thing for Michelle Pfeiffer (she is gorgeous!), or for some strange reason, Paul Rudd, don't waste your time. The script, if there actually was one, is utterly horrible, which might have been salvaged had there been a stronger, more insightful team of producers and director on the project. Ridiculously unbelievable dose of rom coupled with a minute trace of com...