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Somehow It Works | |
| When thinking about my review, I was trying to come up with why I love this movie so much and can't really. The acting is wonderful, I suppose that's the main reason. However, the storyline doesn't really do much for me. It was definitely less ordinary, but there was just something lacking. However, the humor and acting do make up for it, and I would definitely recommend you see this. Ewan McGregor is simply wonderful as Robert, a somewhat confused guy just trying to hold down a life. After being dumped by his girlfriend and fired from his job as a janitor (to be replaced by robots) all in the same day, he's had enough and decides to take matters into his own hands. Soon he is in the head of the company's office, threatening him. But, as luck would have it, the boss' daughter was there meeting with him. This eventually turns into Celine (Cameron Diaz) being kidnapped and taken to a remote cabin. All sounds wonderful: except for the fact that Robert has no idea what he's doing. As I said before, Ewan does a superb job of playing such an unprepared, clueless character. While I'm not much of a Cameron fan, I will admit she was perfect for the part of the non-feeling spoiled brat. Overall, they save this movie. Make sure to check it out soon! | |
A strange, delicious delight! | |
| I just saw this movie for the first time tonight, and I would highly recommend it to anybody who enjoys quirky, strange films in the vein of "Pulp Fiction," "Raising Arizona," "Home Fries," "Dogma," "Run, Lola, Run" "Nurse Betty" and "Drowning Mona." It is a delicious and dark black comedy that is definitely not for all tastes, but for those special people with the right sense of humor, it is a real treat. The plot is completely original and insane, with traces of Frank Capra. It is basically about a pair of angels who, in order to be allowed back in heaven, must get a kidnapper and his victim to fall in love. Sound strange? Well, it definitely is. It is also by turns weird, bizarre, hilarious, disturbing, and just plain fun. Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz light up the screen and have amazing chemistry. For fans of either of these actors, this movie cannot be missed. There is also some quirky casting with the angels, who are played by Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo. The question the viewer ponders throughout the film are "Are the angels good or bad?" I think they're misguided, personally. But you watch the film and decide for yourself! And don't turn off the film once the credits start...It has one of the strangest, funniest and coolest endings I've seen in any film, that happens during the ending credits. P.S. If you're squeamish, there's one scene you might wanna hide your eyes concerning a bullet removal from a leg. Other than that, it's totally watchable. | |
Great acting. 16th april 2004. | |
| Hard to explain it but i loved it. There are better films though. The actors were great for there parts thats one thing. |