Leap Year (2010)

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• Dean M

  
  Good rom-com with Amy Adams and Matthew Goode that brings some laughs for there are pratfalls and other silliness. Adams really has wonderful physical comedic skills but still allows her charm to come across and make me smile. While the movie gets a little clumsy, nothing is bad… More
  Good rom-com with Amy Adams and Matthew Goode that brings some laughs for there are pratfalls and other silliness. Adams really has wonderful physical comedic skills but still allows her charm to come across and make me smile. While the movie gets a little clumsy, nothing is bad enough to keep me from appreciating her. Her chemistry with Goode played well. He was fun to watch as the Irish guy who lives a casual life with no expectations and no concern for others. The Irish countryside is spectacular. The story is a variation on an old theme, but it is retold in movies because it is a good one.

• Brad W

  
  Romance comedies have been bad for years, the record stands even stronger with this. Amy Adams needs to stick with movies like The Fighter, and he just needs to get in more movies PERIOD! A boring and predictable movie but I did respect the beautiful settings in Ireland, but then we… More
  Romance comedies have been bad for years, the record stands even stronger with this. Amy Adams needs to stick with movies like The Fighter, and he just needs to get in more movies PERIOD! A boring and predictable movie but I did respect the beautiful settings in Ireland, but then we get dumped back with a cliche and dumb ending where nobody even wants to stay in the theatre anymore.

• Bethany M

  
  A great romantic comedy!

• Jennifer X

  
  Is it awful of me that I actually kind of like this movie, despite the fact that Amy Adams herself dismissed as complete and utter crap? I don't know, Matthew Goode is just so cute in it, and Amy is reliably adorable - it just works.

• Lewis C

  
  Amy Adams is one of the few actresses that I would watch in absolutely anything. She could be starring in a movie about cold sores, and I'd still check it out. How could you not love her? She's gorgeous, a great actress, and she makes even a middle-of-the-road romantic… More
  Amy Adams is one of the few actresses that I would watch in absolutely anything. She could be starring in a movie about cold sores, and I'd still check it out. How could you not love her? She's gorgeous, a great actress, and she makes even a middle-of-the-road romantic comedy like Leap Year worth watching for someone like me who only occasionally finds something in the genre that can hold my interest for me than four minutes. Adams stars as Anna, a woman who concocts a plan to travel to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend (who seems reluctant to pop the question after four years) on February 29, the day when Irish women are traditionally allowed to propose to men. Of course, her flight into Dublin is postponed, and in the intrest of making it to her destination on time, she has to rely on a local young innkeeper named Declan (that she initially doesn't get along with, naturally) to drive her from his small town to Dublin. At that point, Leap Year essentially becomes a road trip movie, as Anna and Declan have various misadventures throughout the beautiful Irish countryside and, well, I'm sure you can guess what else happens. As far as romantic comedies go, Leap Year is mildly funny, mildly entertaining, and mildly predictable. It's not quite as fresh as a movie like Adam, but not nearly as bland or cloying as recent bottom-tier efforts like Letters to Juliet. The end goes on far too long to reach it's obvious conclusion, but I guess that just comes with the territory. It's not a bad movie at all, though I'll admit that I probably wouldn't have found it as interesting (or perhaps seen it at all) without Adams in the lead role. Fans of hers can watch this without fear that you'll die from a banality overdose before it's done.

• Nicki M

  
  This is exactly what you think it is. Cute enough story that anyone with half a brain could work out the plot to and exactly what is going to happen before you even take the disc out of the case. Amy Adams is always likeable. I think if some other actress had done this role the… More
  This is exactly what you think it is. Cute enough story that anyone with half a brain could work out the plot to and exactly what is going to happen before you even take the disc out of the case. Amy Adams is always likeable. I think if some other actress had done this role the whole movie would have sunk. There is not a lot of chemistry with her and Declan or her and Jeremy. To be honest, could not say I really wanted to see her end up with either of those guys. ....SPOILERS............. Am really getting fed up with the mouthy male stereotype in romantic comedies who somehow you know is a good guy, even though there's little to redeem them on screen, and the women who throw everything away to be with them... because it's love. It would be nice to just see a nice guy, with actual nice looks, and nice personality get the girl instead of this rugged thing that's supposed to be appealing, but actually looks like they can't be bothered. However, for an undemanding chick flick, if you don't think too hard about it, is a reasonably enjoyable way to spend an hour and a half.

• Bannan i

  
  DO NOT SEE IT. AH.

• Alexis N

  
  On the quest for love everything that can go wrong, will. This movie had a lot of that going on. I thought it was romantic and sweet. Made me want to visit Ireland. If you liked The Matchmaker, you'll enjoy this.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson Director: Anand Tucker Summary: Anna (Amy Adams) chooses February 29 to propose marriage to her "perfect" boyfriend, Jeremy (Adam Scott), sure he'll accept because of an Irish custom. But… More
  Cast: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow, Kaitlin Olson Director: Anand Tucker Summary: Anna (Amy Adams) chooses February 29 to propose marriage to her "perfect" boyfriend, Jeremy (Adam Scott), sure he'll accept because of an Irish custom. But after meeting charming innkeeper Declan (Matthew Goode) en route to Dublin, Anna must evaluate her original plans. Anand Tucker directs this charming romantic comedy about finding what one really wants in the most unexpected places. My Thoughts: "It's always the same with romantic comedies. Different concepts but the same outcome. Some of the ending had me literally rolling my eyes. I am not big on romance even though I end up watching most romantic comedies. But most of the time the films are funny. I didn't find this one that funny. The only part I found some what humorous was when they are at the random wedding. Amy Adams character is quite annoying. I enjoyed Mathew Goode in this. His character was likeable for me considering I tend to like the "smartass" in any film. I enjoyed the bickering of all the elders. But in all, the film was just OK."

• Nate Z

  
  It’s not funny. It has more clichés than imaginable. The very premise that a woman has to travel all the way to Ireland to be “allowed” to propose to her long-time boyfriend is bizarre and borderline offensive. And yet, the unmistakably lowball chick flick is watchable thanks to the… More
  It’s not funny. It has more clichés than imaginable. The very premise that a woman has to travel all the way to Ireland to be “allowed” to propose to her long-time boyfriend is bizarre and borderline offensive. And yet, the unmistakably lowball chick flick is watchable thanks to the charms of leads Amy Adams and Matthew Goode. The two actors pretend like they’re in a different, better movie, and the illusion lasts just long enough for the film to come to its typical happy ending before you sit back and say, “Hey, that was pure junk.” Ireland is treated yet again as this quaint place of hospitality and magic, like it’s some postcard wonderland. Granted, the scenery is beautiful, and director Anand Tucker (Hilary and Jackie, Shopgirl) is quite taken with his shooting locations, highlighting the natural beauty of the Emerald Isles. With all the attention on the scenery, and not so much the plot, you realize that everyone signed up for this movie as a means of having a paid vacation. And I can’t blame them or hate their movie, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it either. Nate's Grade: C

• James A

  
  So bad my wife fast forwarded through the whole movie to see the predictable ending.

• danny d

  
  the irish landscapes were awe inspiring. everything else about the film was pretty terrible. for an irish tour, especially if your like me and love your irish heritage and long to spend time there, you might enjoy the scenery. as a film, this is full of "zaney" nonsense,… More
  the irish landscapes were awe inspiring. everything else about the film was pretty terrible. for an irish tour, especially if your like me and love your irish heritage and long to spend time there, you might enjoy the scenery. as a film, this is full of "zaney" nonsense, bad dialogue, and coincidence that doesnt have a single air of believability to it.

• Film C

  
  this is a typical romantic comedy that is predictable and funny in plces but not anything special!

• Cassie H

  
  Cute & adorable romantic comedy about a women traveling to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on the 29th of February. Anna (Amy Adams) has been with her boyfriend Jeremy for 4 years & when her best friend sees him coming out of a jewelry store carrying a red bag she tells… More
  Cute & adorable romantic comedy about a women traveling to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on the 29th of February. Anna (Amy Adams) has been with her boyfriend Jeremy for 4 years & when her best friend sees him coming out of a jewelry store carrying a red bag she tells Anna thinking that he is going to propose to her. Anna's father, Jack (John Lithgow) tells her that in Ireland it is a tradition for a women to propose to a man on leap day. She blows this off at the time because she's convinced that she's getting engaged. Later on at dinner Jeremy gives Anna the red bag which she thinks has an engagement ring in it for her & her face is full of joy until she opens up the box & finds a pair of diamond earrings. Obviously upset, Anna goes onto the most trusted source, the internet, & looks up this grand Irish tradition. She then decides to pack & go to Ireland, all is going well until a big storm hits & Anna is deported to Whales. She walks into a small hotel which also has a bar. She asks if anyone will drive her to Dublin & Declan (Matthew Goode), volunteers. She tells him how she's going to use the Irish tradition to propose to her boyfriend & he gives a smug laugh & says it's the stupidest thing that he's ever heard. The car rolls into the lake, bad guys take her luggage, Declan fights them for Anna's Louis Vuitton suitcase, she misses the last train to Dublin. Everything goes wrong. Her & Declan are taken in by an older couple who assume their married & of course only one of them sleeps in the bed. Along the line, they realize they have fallen in love with each other & when they get to Dublin & Jeremy shows up & proposes, Anna accepts it even though she is in love with Declan & he is out of her life. She then realizes that Jeremy only proposed to her to get a good deal on a house. Safe to say that they weren't getting married. Anna goes back to Whales to find Declan & propose to him. She talks to him & tells him she doesn't want to make plans & he disappears, but only to get an engagement ring. Anna runs off but Declan finds Anna & tells her that he wants to make plans with her. So he gets down on one knee & asks Anna to marry me. I loved this movie & I don't know why everyone on flixster who reviewed this movie hates it so much. I love it & it doesn't deserve the bad reviews it has gotten. If you like comedy mixed in with a good dose of romance watch this movie!!! Because you won't only fall in love, you'll laugh at the clumsiness of Anna & Jeremy :)

• Roy G

  
  Adams is cute as a button, as always, but even she can't energize this tired excuse for a comedy.

• Richard C

  
  cliche, predictable, and boring. there's no reason to see this. it's not the worst thing ever but it's no where near good. C-

• Sanjaya &

  
  Since I first saw her performance as a fairytale princess that lost in the city for looking her true love in 'Enchanted', I know I already like Amy Adams... And after another couple of movies, including this one, I know that Amy Adams could be one of my favorite actress in… More
  Since I first saw her performance as a fairytale princess that lost in the city for looking her true love in 'Enchanted', I know I already like Amy Adams... And after another couple of movies, including this one, I know that Amy Adams could be one of my favorite actress in the future... She was funny, her performance was good, and she made a good chemistry with Matthew Goode here... It was a great thing to change an old Leap Year tradition in Irish into a movie, even though there are some ridiculous thing like why must they have a conference in Dublin and can somebody married the man who she just known for a couple of days??? But outside that ridiculous thing, this movie was good, a nice one...

• Nani V

  
  Cute, yet predictable romantic comedy about Amy Adams traveling across the world to propose to her boyfriend. Along the way, she gets stranded in Wales where she meets Matthew Goode. He runs an inn out int he middle of nowhere and agrees to drive her to Dublin in the morning. It… More
  Cute, yet predictable romantic comedy about Amy Adams traveling across the world to propose to her boyfriend. Along the way, she gets stranded in Wales where she meets Matthew Goode. He runs an inn out int he middle of nowhere and agrees to drive her to Dublin in the morning. It has all the cheesy stuff that girls love from the castle love story to the fire alarm... :)

• Jake .

  
  What? Why so many "Not Interested"s? I'll admit, Leap Year is not the most brilliant thing I have ever seen, but it certainly is not bad. As far as movies of its genre goes I would even say that it is much above average. Its incredibly predictable, but it does not try… More
  What? Why so many "Not Interested"s? I'll admit, Leap Year is not the most brilliant thing I have ever seen, but it certainly is not bad. As far as movies of its genre goes I would even say that it is much above average. Its incredibly predictable, but it does not try to hide the fact. It succeeds in being light, charming entertainmentl; So, the fact that is has a poor plot does not seem that terrible. This is a cute and bubbly movie from start to finish, and who could possibly do that better than Amy Adams. In many ways, I would give her the credit for saving the movie. It generally seems like the herione of these types of movies is some kind of a haggard bitch. Well, Adams is not. She is certainly a bit of a self-centered ditz at times, but she is very, very sweet and lovable. Like I said, this is her perfect role. While Leap Year contains hardly any of the elements I would generally look for in a movie, it is light hearthearted and uplifting entertainment. I cannot say that it is great, because it really isn't, but at the same time I am glad to have watched it.

• moon r

  
  remember "it happened one night", wherein clark gable and claudette colbert went on the road and found they could more than tolerate one another? it had the old, you know, man-of-the-world versus spoiled-little-rich-girl finding love plotline? it was in black and white?… More
  remember "it happened one night", wherein clark gable and claudette colbert went on the road and found they could more than tolerate one another? it had the old, you know, man-of-the-world versus spoiled-little-rich-girl finding love plotline? it was in black and white? before WWII? won a heap of Oscars? doesn't ring a bell? well see that first or better yet, instead of this, as they are the same film (except for the color part ... oh, and this is in Ireland. notice all the green in the promo pic?). nonetheless, amy adams has me in her back pocket (it's a tight fit, but i'm not uncomfortable).

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