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Plot: In this ultra-hip, multilayered comedy, triangles and emotional imbroglios take on a new meaning. Well, at least they try. Jennifer Aniston plays a straight woman who falls in love with a gay man (Pa...( read more read more... )

The film takes itself too seriously, although there is some genuine emotion buried in Wendy Wasserstein's clunky script. It is not that the relationships are unbelievable; it is that the story lurches forward from one stilted setup to another. And unfortunately, characters are motivated by unknown forces to take on major life changes without explanation. More fortunate are two very likable performances by Rudd, who wisely plays this without cute, homosexual tics, and a most perky and appealing Aniston. Supporting actor Nigel Hawthorne walks away with the film as a gay drama critic who imparts a few important life lessons as he learns one of his own. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 1, 2008
    Could of been better with a few flips of the script and not letting an overly happy organist score the film. Still featured great acting all around.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 8, 2008
    There is nothing unpredictable or crazy interesting about this little ditty. It is, however, what it tries to be: a cute romantic comedy with a moderate but not-too-controversial-for-1998 touch of gay and a semi-happy ending that's not what you wanted but what you will accept. If it comes on one of those chick channels while you're sitting at home with nothing better to do, it's worth a watch.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 18, 2008
    Jennifer Aniston is wonderful in this and Paul Rudd is looking cuter than ever. A really great and funny movie. Love it.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 29, 2008
    I personally think this is Jennifer Aniston's best film of her entire career. It's charming and the characters are memorable. Paul Rudd is terrific and Alan Alda... well, he's a funny guy (I am not a fan of his).
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 20, 2008
    I liked this one a cute comedy/romance of a women who falls in love with a gay man played paul Paul Rudd.

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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
  • Released: April 17, 1998
  • DVD Released: January 8, 2002

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