The Object of My Affection

The Object of My Affection

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The Object of My Affection

Alan Alda, Jennifer Aniston, John Pankow, Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Rudd

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... )ul Rudd). She invites him to move in with her just hours after they meet. As their friendship progresses, she learns she is pregnant, and wants Rudd to act as daddy to her newborn, much to the consternation of her overbearing boyfriend (John Pankow).

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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  • August 13, 2007
    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 (Paul Rudd). crappy abit! have in small doses!
  • January 9, 2007
    Just really likable. I go back and forth as to wheather or not I think its a good movie. But I find myself wanting to watch it once in awhile.
  • May 29, 2006
    What starts out as a fairly basic story turns into a complex love story and then ends up as a mess.
  • October 30, 2008
    I'm a sucker for Paul Rudd. And romcoms. And films which star Friends alumni.
  • April 12, 2007
    A favorite.
  • December 17, 2009
    I was disappointed that Paul Rudd was gay in this movie. I did like the storyline, but you so badly want him and the girl to hook up even though he is gay!!! It was a very sweet story still.
  • November 27, 2009
    Paul Rudd is the boy I wished lived next door. The issues about The Object Of My Affections was explored well. And it's a tragic human fact that the one we love does not become the significant other, because it's damn hard to be compatible when everyone owns his own matrix of p...( read more)references. Pual Rudd's natural innocence shines in this story which makes him so adorable and attractive.
  • November 19, 2009
    NOT MY KIND OF MOVIE.....
  • September 18, 2009
    Pretty good film, love it.
  • August 23, 2009
    Es una pelicula muy tierna....

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