P.S. I Love You

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P.S. I Love You

Post by nev » 27th Feb, '08, 10:16

I went to see this movie without knowing what to expect, and I ended up bawling my eyes out throughout the movie. Quite embarassing, but I'm a girl so I'm allowed :p

It was the story that made the movie. When you have such a great story, everything else that was wrong with the movie was forgivable. Can't reveal more about the story because I don't want to spoil it for you.

That said, I think Hillary Swank was badly miscast. She came across as cold, selfish, annoying, and totally unlikeable. I think she is just wrong for the role, because I'm not sure she can do "lost and helpless". She is a great actress, very intense, and is perfect for roles that require her to be a strong, hard woman. The role of Holly in the movie needs the exact opposite of strong and hard.

Gerard Butler, on the other hand, was excellent as Gerry. Despite some critics' snarky comments about his badly-done "Irish" accent, his presence balanced out the movie. Charismatic, charming, funny, and brimming with sex appeal, he was the perfect antidote to Swank's unlikeability.

Those who have read the book (same title, by Irish writer Cecelia Ahern) should expect some deviation from the book. I have not read it, but I will pick it up later tonight :) [smilie=groovy.gif]

It's a total chick flick, not a "feelgood" one but definitely worth watching for the unique story. Oh, and for Gerard Butler and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Denny Duquette in Grey's Anatomy season 2, Lizzie's Denny ;) [smilie=oops.gif]

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by BFG » 27th Feb, '08, 11:28

"Well, there's a film I can cross off my list without having to see", he said testeronely.

...is there such a word as "testeronely"? I assume it means "full of testerone" and not just "talking b*llox"...

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by FurBaby » 27th Feb, '08, 11:37

no, that would be "he said, testicularly" ...

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by canuck » 27th Feb, '08, 11:40

Bfg is being a bit testes today?

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by BFG » 27th Feb, '08, 11:40

Thank you both.

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by Burbage » 27th Feb, '08, 12:03

That reminds me of a clue I had in the crossword the other day:

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by BFG » 27th Feb, '08, 21:01

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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by Spike » 28th Feb, '08, 09:05

Or, a particularly studious pupil who is also a twonk (refer Only Fools and Horses for definition of 'twonk')
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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by musxzart » 5th Mar, '08, 15:57

i actually like the movie. its a good friday, end of week movie... no thinking needed.
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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by BoD » 5th Mar, '08, 16:25

I hope it won't still be showing at Easter then
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Re: P.S. I Love You

Post by Kooky » 10th Apr, '08, 16:29

Sorry, nev, enjoyed the book but thought the movie was pretty lame. Didn't cry once. Glad I didn't pay good money to see it (well apart from the cost of the flight).

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