Exclusive: Peacock is headed to Ancient Egypt with Cleo, a one-hour dramedy in development from writer Jessica Runck (Man With A Plan), Jane the Virgin developer/showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment, TrillTV and CBS Studios, where Urman is under an overall deal.
Written by Runck, with Urman serving as as showrunner, Cleo revolves around Cleopatra, an overqualified young woman who is forced to hide her intelligence behind make-up, clothes and men to earn the respect she needs to hang on to her job: being queen of Egypt. A dramatic comedy set in ancient Egypt that proves not much has changed in two thousand years, Cleo shares the feminist take of Urman’s Peabody Award-winning Jane the Virgin.
Runck and Urman executive produce with Kaplan and Brian Morewitz for Kapital Entertainment, Wendi Trilling for TrillTV, along with Joanna Klein and Karen Forman. CBS Studios is the studio.
Written by Runck, with Urman serving as as showrunner, Cleo revolves around Cleopatra, an overqualified young woman who is forced to hide her intelligence behind make-up, clothes and men to earn the respect she needs to hang on to her job: being queen of Egypt. A dramatic comedy set in ancient Egypt that proves not much has changed in two thousand years, Cleo shares the feminist take of Urman’s Peabody Award-winning Jane the Virgin.
Runck and Urman executive produce with Kaplan and Brian Morewitz for Kapital Entertainment, Wendi Trilling for TrillTV, along with Joanna Klein and Karen Forman. CBS Studios is the studio.
- 1/27/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In the past decade, Atlanta has earned the moniker Hollywood of the South. The city boasts a population of around 500,000 in Atlanta proper and roughly 6 million in the greater metro area, with a rising number of full-time and part-time residents who are entertainment industry professionals. Many have been lured to work on productions like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Walking Dead and the new Father of the Bride, or to find more stable work at the 700-acre Trilith Studios or Tyler Perry Studios in the heart of Atlanta.
Long a mecca for hip-hop artists and Black creators, Atlanta has also become increasingly popular with public figures from all walks of life. The undisputed media king of Atlanta — Tyler Perry — recently completed an astounding 100 million estate on 2,100 acres in the city of Douglasville, near his 330-acre studio complex. Celebrities who live or have had homes in Atlanta include Elton John,...
Long a mecca for hip-hop artists and Black creators, Atlanta has also become increasingly popular with public figures from all walks of life. The undisputed media king of Atlanta — Tyler Perry — recently completed an astounding 100 million estate on 2,100 acres in the city of Douglasville, near his 330-acre studio complex. Celebrities who live or have had homes in Atlanta include Elton John,...
- 1/7/2023
- by Hadley Meares
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Who knew that such a f--ked up love story could be so romantic? Because while the plot of Something Borrowed isn't exactly the stuff of conventional fairytales—girl meets boy, girl's best friend falls for boy, girl realizes on the eve of her Bff's wedding that maybe she was in love with boy this whole time—there was certainly some magic in the air on the New York City set. "You know, a lot of us got engaged during that shoot," director Luke Greenfield reflected to E! News in an exclusive chat. "And I was one of them." Indeed, by the time the star-studded, delightful rom-com—based on Emily Giffin's bestselling novel—hit...
- 5/6/2021
- E! Online
It's been nearly a month since Emily Giffin made headlines for calling Meghan Markle "phony" and "unmaternal," but the author still has another apology to get off her chest. "I need to be more careful about the impact of my words," the Something Borrowed author told AP, via the Huffington Post. "Being unfiltered, which is what I've chosen to be and the person I am in real life, and the person that you see on social media, definitely means that I'm going to make mistakes, too." As readers may recall, Giffin made the comments against Markle publicly on social media on the day of her son's first birthday Archie...
- 6/9/2020
- E! Online
Author Emily Giffin has a bone to pick with the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. The 48-year-old is making headlines again since her book Something Borrowed was adapted into a movie starring Kate Hudson back in 2011—this time, for calling Meghan "phony" and "unmaternal." On Wednesday, after Meghan and Prince Harry released a new video of their toddler Archie in honor of his first birthday where the former Suits actress can be seen reading to the couple's son, the Something Blue author had some words for Meghan. In text message screenshots the author shared to her Instagram—which is now private—Emily called...
- 5/6/2020
- E! Online
Exclusive: Theresa Park and her Pow! Productions have acquired film rights to the short story Saying Goodbye to Yang by Alexander Weinstein, which is part of the author’s book of short stories, Children of the New World from publisher Picador. Park is teaming with Cinereach, to develop and produce a film adaptation, to be adapted and directed by Kogonada (Columbus).
Saying Goodbye to Yang is set in a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in-babysitters. The story follows Yang, a robotic Chinese “Big Brother,” programmed to help his little sister learn about her cultural heritage. When Yang malfunctions, it means the loss of a babysitter, and even more importantly, the loss of what the family has come to see as a member of their family, perhaps even a son.
“In Cinereach, I’m delighted to find a partner with distinct taste and integrity, whose sensibility is a perfect...
Saying Goodbye to Yang is set in a world where robotic children are purchased as live-in-babysitters. The story follows Yang, a robotic Chinese “Big Brother,” programmed to help his little sister learn about her cultural heritage. When Yang malfunctions, it means the loss of a babysitter, and even more importantly, the loss of what the family has come to see as a member of their family, perhaps even a son.
“In Cinereach, I’m delighted to find a partner with distinct taste and integrity, whose sensibility is a perfect...
- 6/8/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Girl Talk is a weekly look at women in film — past, present, and future.
Sandwiched in between the summer’s biggest blockbuster offerings and superhero tentpoles are a pair of outrageously funny outliers — comedies that, for all their raunchy gags and wild behavior, center squarely on women and their friendships — in the form of “Rough Night” and the upcoming release “Girls Trip.” Although both films lean hard on their comedic trappings, often in the form of booze-fueled bad behavior from their leading ladies, they also both find unexpected heart and charm in their deeper explorations of the relationships between the very different women that populate them.
But even with films like “Rough Night” and “Girls Trip” hitting the multiplex with a welcome dose of girl power, it seems that even this summer isn’t immune from the most tired and toxic of lady-centric comedy tropes: the dicks before chicks sub-genre.
Sandwiched in between the summer’s biggest blockbuster offerings and superhero tentpoles are a pair of outrageously funny outliers — comedies that, for all their raunchy gags and wild behavior, center squarely on women and their friendships — in the form of “Rough Night” and the upcoming release “Girls Trip.” Although both films lean hard on their comedic trappings, often in the form of booze-fueled bad behavior from their leading ladies, they also both find unexpected heart and charm in their deeper explorations of the relationships between the very different women that populate them.
But even with films like “Rough Night” and “Girls Trip” hitting the multiplex with a welcome dose of girl power, it seems that even this summer isn’t immune from the most tired and toxic of lady-centric comedy tropes: the dicks before chicks sub-genre.
- 7/14/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Author Emily Giffin stopped by our studio to talk about her new book, The One & Only. We had to ask Emily about Something Blue, which she's bringing to the big screen following the success of Something Borrowed. Of course, we're all wondering if she's brining back John Krasinski and Kate Hudson for round two. Check out the interview to get the scoop!
- 7/1/2014
- by Becca Frucht
- Popsugar.com
Someday, Someday, Maybe – available April 30th – is Lauren Graham‘s debut novel. The star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood offers up a coming-of-age story about Franny Banks, a twenty-something in New York who only has six months left on her self-imposed, three-year deadline to make it as an actress.
Sticking to the old adage that you should write what you know (at least, one is hard-pressed to imagine there isn’t a good deal of reflection going on here), Someday, Someday, Maybe takes us through Franny’s “pressure days” on the road to, she hopes, success. At times a kind of “everyactress,” Franny is waiting tables while looking for a big break, battling self-doubt, managing a long-distance relationship, and generally unsure what she’s supposed to be doing with herself.
Couple that classic tale of finding yourself with a certain Bridget Jones’s Diary-esque struggle to improve oneself that doesn’t amount to much,...
Sticking to the old adage that you should write what you know (at least, one is hard-pressed to imagine there isn’t a good deal of reflection going on here), Someday, Someday, Maybe takes us through Franny’s “pressure days” on the road to, she hopes, success. At times a kind of “everyactress,” Franny is waiting tables while looking for a big break, battling self-doubt, managing a long-distance relationship, and generally unsure what she’s supposed to be doing with herself.
Couple that classic tale of finding yourself with a certain Bridget Jones’s Diary-esque struggle to improve oneself that doesn’t amount to much,...
- 4/26/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Anyone who has ever had to keep a secret knows staying mum is more chore than awesome. It’s one of those things that, as I’ve aged, I’ve grown to hate more than anything. I understand and respect the importance of secrets. I just don’t understand the drama behind them. Or, for that matter, the sheer thrill when one finally unravels. I’ve learned from both personal and filmic examples just how when you keep something scandalous inside you for so long, eventually it will eat you from the inside out. Nothing has driven my absolute disgust for secret relationships more than this year’s Something Borrowed,a film that causes both our own Kate Erbland and myself to want to punch babies. In the face. While there is more than one reason to hate the vile, troubling nature of a film pitting two supposedly best friends against each other, what...
- 9/21/2011
- by Gwen Reyes
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Chicago – “Something Borrowed” is just a stupid, stupid movie. It’s not painful nor as horrendous as many recent romantic comedies largely through the overall likeability of star Ginnifer Goodwin, but it’s just stupid. It features stupid people doing stupid things and serves as more of a cautionary tale about picking the right people to support you than it does as any sort of modern romance. With too-little chemistry as friends or lovers, “Something Borrowed” never clicks. It should disappear soon from Blu-ray and DVD shelves and all but the most diehard fans of the romantic genre or the stars involved should give it back.
Blu-Ray Rating: 1.5/5.0
Ginnifer Goodwin proved her talents with at least a few Emmy-nomination-worthy seasons of HBO’s “Big Love.” She’s an incredibly likable star, which is something useful for a romantic comedy. And yet, writers Jennie Snyder Urman and director Luke Greenfield bury...
Blu-Ray Rating: 1.5/5.0
Ginnifer Goodwin proved her talents with at least a few Emmy-nomination-worthy seasons of HBO’s “Big Love.” She’s an incredibly likable star, which is something useful for a romantic comedy. And yet, writers Jennie Snyder Urman and director Luke Greenfield bury...
- 8/25/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Something Borrowed, a title which, by the way, doesn't actually have a true referent, is rom-com fare that runs with its averageness in a way that few could hope to manage. It's almost as though the film actually revels in being the poster child for a largely meaningless, but utterly necessary film genre, and moreover, aims to celebrate the multi-faceted nature of being "fine enough," for as wide an audience as possible.
I don't mean that to be as negative as it cannot help but sound... especially since I mean it to sound rather negative.
The genre itself is largely a waste of time, but a waste of time with an actual purpose, and the idea that "waste of time," when referring to what we're screening, certainly shouldn't rule things out immediately.
There are wastes of time, and then there are wastes of time, and while Something Borrowed is nowhere...
I don't mean that to be as negative as it cannot help but sound... especially since I mean it to sound rather negative.
The genre itself is largely a waste of time, but a waste of time with an actual purpose, and the idea that "waste of time," when referring to what we're screening, certainly shouldn't rule things out immediately.
There are wastes of time, and then there are wastes of time, and while Something Borrowed is nowhere...
- 8/17/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
We take a look at Something Borrowed on Blu-Ray which hits store shelves today, in order to see whether or not you should pick it up, or pass on it.
The Basics
Here’s the official synopsis from WB:
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a generous and loyal pal to her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson). But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of Dex (Colin Egglesfield), the guy she’s had a crush on since law school…and who happens to be Darcy’s fiancé. In the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy’s wedding, Rachel finds herself caught between her long-time friendship with Darcy and the prospect of losing the love of her life. Based on Emily Giffin’s bestseller, this funny and touching romantic comedy also stars John Krasinski as Rachel’s constant confidante and conscience, who busily...
The Basics
Here’s the official synopsis from WB:
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a generous and loyal pal to her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson). But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of Dex (Colin Egglesfield), the guy she’s had a crush on since law school…and who happens to be Darcy’s fiancé. In the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy’s wedding, Rachel finds herself caught between her long-time friendship with Darcy and the prospect of losing the love of her life. Based on Emily Giffin’s bestseller, this funny and touching romantic comedy also stars John Krasinski as Rachel’s constant confidante and conscience, who busily...
- 8/17/2011
- Cinelinx
This week on the home video front finds a varied crop of releases to entertain all audiences including Priest, Jane Eyre, Something Borrowed and The Conspirator.
Jane Eyre: Mia Wasikowska was born to play Jane Eyre and this film easily makes it to the top of the bunch for this week’s DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Director Cary Fukunaga’s taken Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel and breathed new life into it on the screen. It is dark, powerful and come Academy Award nomination time, we hope Oscar does not forget Wasikowska or her co-star, the astounding Michael Fassbender.
Priest: Although audiences didn’t flock to see Paul Bettany’s passion project, Priest, we thought the film was good fun and also gives a new angle on the vampire movie craze that is all the rage. It is a post-apocalyptic world as the centuries-long battle against vampires has...
Jane Eyre: Mia Wasikowska was born to play Jane Eyre and this film easily makes it to the top of the bunch for this week’s DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Director Cary Fukunaga’s taken Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel and breathed new life into it on the screen. It is dark, powerful and come Academy Award nomination time, we hope Oscar does not forget Wasikowska or her co-star, the astounding Michael Fassbender.
Priest: Although audiences didn’t flock to see Paul Bettany’s passion project, Priest, we thought the film was good fun and also gives a new angle on the vampire movie craze that is all the rage. It is a post-apocalyptic world as the centuries-long battle against vampires has...
- 8/17/2011
- by webmaster@moviefanatic.com (Movie Fanatic Staff)
- Reel Movie News
The Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin romantic comedy “Something Borrowed” is coming to DVD August 18, and in celebration of the upcoming event, ShockYa has been given a “Something Borrowed” widget! The widget, which is located below, has several things for fans to take part in. The “Okay or Not Okay” Quiz is an exclusive quiz fans can take that measures your answers on the gray areas of relationship rules against the rest of the country. Also available is “Emily Giffin Live,” a live clickcast with “Something Borrowed”‘s author Emily Giffin which will begin August 11 at 8 p.m. Et (5 p.m. Pt) on Facebook. You can also preview the...
- 8/5/2011
- by monique
- ShockYa
Have you ever had that one friend that just seems to win at everything? No, I am not addressing the friends of Charlie Sheen. However, I am speaking of those studious individuals constantly finding themselves being out shined by the pretty, outspoken “fun girl”. Something Borrowed answers a simple question: What do you do when your best friend steals that guy you have a mad crush on without giving you a second thought, and you find out he feels the same way about you? You steal him back, of course!
The Set-up
Shy, sweet, terminally single Rachel’s (Ginnifer Goodwin) dreams and nightmares come true as she becomes tipsy enough to tell Dex she has been in love with him since law school. The good news is that he feels the same way, but the bad news complicates her chances. Dex is not only an engaged man, but his wife-to-be...
The Set-up
Shy, sweet, terminally single Rachel’s (Ginnifer Goodwin) dreams and nightmares come true as she becomes tipsy enough to tell Dex she has been in love with him since law school. The good news is that he feels the same way, but the bad news complicates her chances. Dex is not only an engaged man, but his wife-to-be...
- 5/16/2011
- Cinelinx
Much is being made of the lady-friendly comedy Bridesmaids which opens in theaters today. It's gotten phenomenal advance buzz from critics and casual filmgoers alike and, the all-too familiar photoshopping of promotional material aside, I've seen and heard nothing that will keep me from rushing to see it when it opens tomorrow. The film has, however, taken on a political and social import that seems at odds with its breezy and (honestly) rather crass tone. The film's director, Paul Feig told the Onion's Av club, "It's not often that a studio will allow a movie that's all driven by women to be made, so I felt the pressure of, 'If I screw this up, it's going to fuck things up for women.'" In fact, Rebecca Traister of Salon.com wrote an excellent article yesterday about the ways in which the women of Hollywood are mobilizing behind the film to ensure its financial success.
- 5/13/2011
- by Joanna Robinson
Like many actresses these days, Hilary Swank has started a production company, 2S, with producing partner Molly Smith. One of their first optioned projects, the Emily Giffin wedding novel Something Borrowed, is the first film out of the gate, starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson and Colin Egglesfield. "The business is ever elusive, always exciting, always frustrating.," she says. "I want to make movies that people talk about. There are only so many stories I can tell as an actor. I wanted to progress to be a producer." Not designed as your standard formula rom-com, the best-friend morality tale directed by Luke Greenfield opened May 6 to mixed reviews and modest box office. Fans of the book seem to have liked it best. "I don't read ...
- 5/12/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
There is nothing sadder than a movie that ends with a “To be continued”… and then isn’t. Something Borrowed producer Molly Smith tells Movieline she’s still “very hopeful” that movie audiences will get to see novelist Emily Giffin’s follow-up Something Blue adapted for the big screen, but that it’s still too early to tell. In the pros column: the book series has fans, the sequel would feature John Krasinski’s Ethan more heavily (and he was the highlight of the first film), and Something Borrowed is one of those movies we could see eventually ending up...
- 5/10/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
The Ginnifer Goodwin-Kate Hudson chick lit adaptation Something Borrowed, based on Emily Giffin's bestselling beach read, didn't exactly score with critics (Read Stephanie Zacharek's takedown here) and came in at #4 over the weekend with a $13.9 box office take. But producer Molly Smith, speaking to Movieline Monday, is optimistic that a sequel will move forward -- and she's counting on fans of the novel to buoy demand.
- 5/10/2011
- Movieline
On PopWatch, we often talk about crowd participation at the movies — when we like it, when we don’t. I don’t recall any of those conversations ever involving a romantic comedy. That’s because usually you just get the laughter. We all go in assuming we’ll get a happy ending, so we don’t let the requisite moments of heartbreak along the way affect us enough to elicit else. Why get worked up?
Spoiler alert! Whether or not you enjoyed Something Borrowed — and EW’s Lisa Schwarzbaum definitely did not — I think you have to appreciate that audiences,...
Spoiler alert! Whether or not you enjoyed Something Borrowed — and EW’s Lisa Schwarzbaum definitely did not — I think you have to appreciate that audiences,...
- 5/9/2011
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
From MTV Movies: The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, is in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor" launches a potential franchise for Disney-owned Marvel Studios and serves as yet another piece of the comic-book-like continuity tapestry leading to 2012's "The Avengers.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, is in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor" launches a potential franchise for Disney-owned Marvel Studios and serves as yet another piece of the comic-book-like continuity tapestry leading to 2012's "The Avengers.
- 5/9/2011
- by MTV Movies Team
- MTV Movies Blog
Los Angeles -- "Thor" kicked off the summer movie season by smashing the competition at the box office with a $66 million opening weekend.
The 3-D action picture from Paramount, based on the Marvel comic, was by far the No. 1 movie, according to Sunday studio estimates.
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth stars as the arrogant god of thunder who's sent down to Earth as punishment. It was directed by Kenneth Branagh, best known for making films based on Shakespeare plays such an epic "Hamlet," and featured a supporting cast that included Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard.
In second place was a holdover from last week, the car-racing sequel "Fast Five" from Universal Pictures. It made $32.5 million for a total of nearly $140 million in just 10 days.
Although the opening for "Thor" wasn't as enormous as those of other superhero movies, it still exceeded studio expectations, which were around $55 million. It was...
The 3-D action picture from Paramount, based on the Marvel comic, was by far the No. 1 movie, according to Sunday studio estimates.
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth stars as the arrogant god of thunder who's sent down to Earth as punishment. It was directed by Kenneth Branagh, best known for making films based on Shakespeare plays such an epic "Hamlet," and featured a supporting cast that included Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman and Stellan Skarsgard.
In second place was a holdover from last week, the car-racing sequel "Fast Five" from Universal Pictures. It made $32.5 million for a total of nearly $140 million in just 10 days.
Although the opening for "Thor" wasn't as enormous as those of other superhero movies, it still exceeded studio expectations, which were around $55 million. It was...
- 5/9/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
The hammer struck soundly. Thor premiered in Number One spot at the box office with $66 Million. Fast Five was Second with $32.5 Million for $139.8 Million so far. Jumping the Broom premiered in Third Place with $13.7 Million. Something Borrowed premiered in Fourth Place with $13.1 Million. Rio was Fifth with $8.2 Million for $114.9 Million so far. Water for Elephants, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, Prom, Soul Surfer, and Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil rounded out the top ten respectively.
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics and is the fourth film released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released on April 21, 2011 in Australia and on May 6, 2011 in the United States. Thor was also released in 3D and IMAX 3D. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, and...
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film based on comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics and is the fourth film released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released on April 21, 2011 in Australia and on May 6, 2011 in the United States. Thor was also released in 3D and IMAX 3D. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Rene Russo, and...
- 5/9/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
By Ryan J. Downey
From MTV Movies: The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, is in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
Continue reading 'Thor' Storms Past 'Fast Five' At Box Office at Movies.MTV.com.
From MTV Movies: The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, is in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
Continue reading 'Thor' Storms Past 'Fast Five' At Box Office at Movies.MTV.com.
- 5/9/2011
- by MTV News Team
- MTV Splash Page
Wedding-themed 'Jumping the Broom,' 'Something Borrowed' follow far behind.
By Ryan J. Downey
Chris Hemsworth in "Thor"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, came in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor...
By Ryan J. Downey
Chris Hemsworth in "Thor"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, came in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor...
- 5/9/2011
- MTV Movie News
Wedding-themed 'Jumping the Broom,' 'Something Borrowed' follow far behind.
By Ryan J. Downey
Chris Hemsworth in "Thor"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, came in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor...
By Ryan J. Downey
Chris Hemsworth in "Thor"
Photo: Paramount Pictures
The "god of thunder" stormed the box office over the weekend as comic book fans and other moviegoers rained $66 million upon theaters to see "Thor." The latest big-screen adaptation of a beloved Marvel Comics superhero, this one drawn from Norse mythology, kicked off the summer movie season as the #1 movie in America, according to studio estimates.
Alas, a pair of romantic comedies proved to be no match against Thor's power. "Jumping the Broom" opened at #3 with $13.7 million, while "Something Borrowed," based on Emily Giffin's best-selling novel, came in fourth place with $13.1 million. Co-starring rom-com veteran Kate Hudson, "Borrowed" was far behind the $21.1 million her "Bride Wars" took in when it opened in 2009, or the similar numbers generated by "Fool's Gold" the year before.
"Thor...
- 5/9/2011
- MTV Music News
What a way to kick off the summer movie season! "Thor" debuted with a thunderous $66 million opening, easily winning the box-office weekend. ("Thor" Movie Review)
Based on the Marvel comic, the 3D action adventure starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Anthony Hopkins, outdistanced fellow new arrivals such as "Jumping the Broom" and "Something Borrowed." ("Thor" interviews with Chris Hemsworth, director Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, and Jaimie Alexander)
Previous weekend's box-office champ, "Fast Five," fell to No. 2 with a still-respectable $32.5 million for a total of $140 million in just 10 days!
Meanwhile, "Jumping the Broom" starring Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine opened at No. 3 with $13.7 which was higher than studio expectations.
At No. 4 was the romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" based on the popular novel by Emily Giffin starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski. "Something Borrowed" opened with $13.2 million which met Warner Bros' expectations. ("Something Borrowed" interviews with Kate Hudson and Colin Egglesfield,...
Based on the Marvel comic, the 3D action adventure starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, and Anthony Hopkins, outdistanced fellow new arrivals such as "Jumping the Broom" and "Something Borrowed." ("Thor" interviews with Chris Hemsworth, director Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, and Jaimie Alexander)
Previous weekend's box-office champ, "Fast Five," fell to No. 2 with a still-respectable $32.5 million for a total of $140 million in just 10 days!
Meanwhile, "Jumping the Broom" starring Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine opened at No. 3 with $13.7 which was higher than studio expectations.
At No. 4 was the romantic comedy "Something Borrowed" based on the popular novel by Emily Giffin starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski. "Something Borrowed" opened with $13.2 million which met Warner Bros' expectations. ("Something Borrowed" interviews with Kate Hudson and Colin Egglesfield,...
- 5/9/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Nordic gods are pleased. Marvel’s comic book movie “Thor” debuted more than $66 million in 3,955 locations for this weekend. The film already released internationally has earned $176 million in 11 days and brought its worldwide total to $242 million. The film starred Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman about a god cast out of Asgard to live with the humans on Earth. According to The Hollywood Reporter, fanboys over the age of 25 comprised of 72 percent of the audience and 63 percent of them were males. THR noted teenagers and younger adults are missing from the multiplex. “Fast Five” from Universal Pictures crossed the finish line in second place with an estimated $32.5 million, a drop of 62 percent from the previous weekend. The film made nearly $140 million for its ten day total. It also garnered an estimated $86.6 million in international markets, which brings its international totals to $184.8 million. Two romantic comedies also made its...
- 5/8/2011
- LRMonline.com
This week’s romantic comedy comes courtesy of Something Borrowed, a twisted tale of love and marriage which draws the tagline of “It’s a thin line between love and friendship” out for a couple of hours.
Emily Giffin’s novel was adapted for the screen by Jennie Snyder and Luke Greenfield, whose best known previous work is the 2004 Elisha Cuthbert movie The Girl Next Door, takes on directing duties.
The cast is where these films live or die and Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski are the faces on the poster of this tale of Goodwin’s character falls for the fiancé of her best friend. Om, and I’m sure you’ll agree, G.
The good folks at Upbeat gathered the cast and crew to talk about their film and they certainly seem like they had a great time filming it. The film is out...
Emily Giffin’s novel was adapted for the screen by Jennie Snyder and Luke Greenfield, whose best known previous work is the 2004 Elisha Cuthbert movie The Girl Next Door, takes on directing duties.
The cast is where these films live or die and Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, and John Krasinski are the faces on the poster of this tale of Goodwin’s character falls for the fiancé of her best friend. Om, and I’m sure you’ll agree, G.
The good folks at Upbeat gathered the cast and crew to talk about their film and they certainly seem like they had a great time filming it. The film is out...
- 5/8/2011
- by David Sztypuljak
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Two time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank has a new movie out this weekend, but she is not starring or acting in it. Rather, Swank produced the romantic comedy, Something Borrowed, which is based on the beloved book by Emily Giffin. The film stars Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin. Swank told us that even though she doesn’t star in the movie, she still loves to act and liked developing the project from the very start, from finding writers and a director, to casting the film. (Click on the media bar below to hear Hillary Swank) Hillary Swank Check out Something Borrowed in theatres this weekend Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Foxallaccess
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- 5/7/2011
- by foxallaccess
- Fox All Access
Something Borrowed Review
Based on the original New York Times Best Sellers List novel Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, this film offers little to the imagination. The opening scene enters with the main character Rachel played by Ginnifer Goodwin walking into a surprise 30th birthday party put on by her best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) for her. As the party rages on into the night, we begin to meet some of the other characters including Darcy's finance, Dex (Colin Egglesfield), the focal point of the storys love triangle. Dex, the classically charming and handsome male protagonist was introduced to his finance, originally by Rachel as they were both students studying at Nyu's law school. After a few too many drinks, Darcy is forced to leave the party with Dex but seemingly forgets her Chanel purse at the party. When Dex, being the perfect fiance he is, returns to retrieve the purse,...
Based on the original New York Times Best Sellers List novel Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, this film offers little to the imagination. The opening scene enters with the main character Rachel played by Ginnifer Goodwin walking into a surprise 30th birthday party put on by her best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) for her. As the party rages on into the night, we begin to meet some of the other characters including Darcy's finance, Dex (Colin Egglesfield), the focal point of the storys love triangle. Dex, the classically charming and handsome male protagonist was introduced to his finance, originally by Rachel as they were both students studying at Nyu's law school. After a few too many drinks, Darcy is forced to leave the party with Dex but seemingly forgets her Chanel purse at the party. When Dex, being the perfect fiance he is, returns to retrieve the purse,...
- 5/7/2011
- by Ray Abramson
- We Got This Covered
Newcomer "Thor" led the Friday (May 6) box office with $25.7 million, but may not be on pace to meet projections that had the superhero movie raking in $70 million for the weekend.
Last weekend's winner, the Vin Diesel-led "Fast Five" held firm in second place with a respectable $10.5 million.
Chick flick "Something Borrowed" -- starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin in an adaptation of the best-selling Emily Giffin novel -- rounded out the top three, with $4.8 million. Hardly a blockbuster, but not bad for a rom-com.
"Jumping the Broom" grossed an estimated $4.2 million.
And, finally, bowing at a just 22 locations on Friday, Mel Gibson's "The Beaver" took in just $30,000.
Last weekend's winner, the Vin Diesel-led "Fast Five" held firm in second place with a respectable $10.5 million.
Chick flick "Something Borrowed" -- starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin in an adaptation of the best-selling Emily Giffin novel -- rounded out the top three, with $4.8 million. Hardly a blockbuster, but not bad for a rom-com.
"Jumping the Broom" grossed an estimated $4.2 million.
And, finally, bowing at a just 22 locations on Friday, Mel Gibson's "The Beaver" took in just $30,000.
- 5/7/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Earlier today, after a screening of Something Borrowed, I had the pleasure to chat with Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson, about their new romantic comedy. In our exclusive interview, we discussed the film, dished details on co-star John Krasinski, and Kate Hudson shared some intimate thoughts on her feelings for cast mate, newcomer Colin Egglesfield. Check out what they had to say below.
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Pajiba: Thank you two for sitting down with me to discuss your new movie, Something Borrowed, which is out in theaters today.
Ginnifer Goodwin: It's our pleasure.
Kate Hudson: What's the name of your site again?
Pajiba: Pajiba. Pah-Jie-Bah.
Kate Hudson: That sounds like something I'd wash my asshole with, pardon my Anglais.
Goodwin: Kate. [stares Hudson down]. Can we just get through this last interview, please? After this, we're done.
Hudson: Oh, thank God! I'm so tired of talking about this shitty movie. [To her assistant]. Can you get me another drink,...
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Pajiba: Thank you two for sitting down with me to discuss your new movie, Something Borrowed, which is out in theaters today.
Ginnifer Goodwin: It's our pleasure.
Kate Hudson: What's the name of your site again?
Pajiba: Pajiba. Pah-Jie-Bah.
Kate Hudson: That sounds like something I'd wash my asshole with, pardon my Anglais.
Goodwin: Kate. [stares Hudson down]. Can we just get through this last interview, please? After this, we're done.
Hudson: Oh, thank God! I'm so tired of talking about this shitty movie. [To her assistant]. Can you get me another drink,...
- 5/7/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
"Something Borrowed" does not go into its opening weekend with a whole lot of goodwill. Fans of the best-selling Emily Giffin novel have not been shy expressing their displeasure with the casting of stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson, and critics have largely panned the movie -- earning it a 35 out of 100 on review aggregate Metacritic and an even more dismal 15% on RottenTomatoes.com.
Film adaptations rarely live up to the books that inspire them, even under the best of circumstances, and few genres seem to highlight this more than the unfortunately named "chick lit."
Since "Borrowed" seems to be headed for straight the genre's Fail bin, we've come up with an alternative viewing list of the female-driven books that ended up besting expectations -- and, for balance's sake, a few stinkers from the undistinguished cannon of chic lit adaptions gone awry.
The highs
"The Devil Wears Prada"
The definitive chick lit success story,...
Film adaptations rarely live up to the books that inspire them, even under the best of circumstances, and few genres seem to highlight this more than the unfortunately named "chick lit."
Since "Borrowed" seems to be headed for straight the genre's Fail bin, we've come up with an alternative viewing list of the female-driven books that ended up besting expectations -- and, for balance's sake, a few stinkers from the undistinguished cannon of chic lit adaptions gone awry.
The highs
"The Devil Wears Prada"
The definitive chick lit success story,...
- 5/6/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Our I'm a Huge Fan Kate Hudson winner has taken on the striptease workout like Kate, learned her love expert lessons, and had the hot makeover, so all that stands between Kyla and her favorite celebrity is a quiz from Something Borrowed author Emily Giffin! After acing the quiz, it's Kate Hudson time! The actress is glowing and gorgeous in her second pregnancy, talking about her acting family - including Ryder's tendency toward the craft and mom Goldie Hawn's best advice - what's fun about being a girl, her California style, and her own memories of pulling out the Salt-n-Pepa dance moves her character performs in the movie. Enjoy the I'm a Huge Fan finale and Something Borrowed, which is out this weekend.
- 5/6/2011
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Something Borrowed is the big screen adaptation of the Emily Giffin novel of the same name. Although huge fans of the novel won't be running out to theaters to see this time and time again, it does stay true to the novel for the most part.
Giffin creates dynamic characters in her novel, but those characters just don't translate well onto the big screen. The film explores the question of love and friendships. What's more important? How far would you go for love despite ruining a best friendship. Where is the line between following your heart and taking the moral high ground?
Something Borrowed presents all these questions, but doesn't really get to the heart of the matter (the title of another Emily Giffin novel). So why does the beloved novel fall flat on the big screen? Read on...
The Plot:
Darcy (Kate Hudson) and Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) have been...
Giffin creates dynamic characters in her novel, but those characters just don't translate well onto the big screen. The film explores the question of love and friendships. What's more important? How far would you go for love despite ruining a best friendship. Where is the line between following your heart and taking the moral high ground?
Something Borrowed presents all these questions, but doesn't really get to the heart of the matter (the title of another Emily Giffin novel). So why does the beloved novel fall flat on the big screen? Read on...
The Plot:
Darcy (Kate Hudson) and Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) have been...
- 5/6/2011
- by alyssa@mediavine.com (Alyssa Caverley)
- Reel Movie News
You’re feeling antsy today, and you don’t know why. Perhaps you tried to leap over a tall building this morning, or plotted to sabotage your best friend’s wedding, or just walked around all day with an uncontrollable craving for popcorn? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Because when Thor’s hammer hits theaters today, it signals the official start of something we’ve all been waiting a long time for: Summer Movie Season. (Capital letters mandatory, as far as we’re concerned.) Get ready for four months of the big screen’s biggest adventures — the superpowered action movies,...
- 5/6/2011
- by Adam Markovitz
- EW.com - PopWatch
Getty Ginnifer Goodwin
In “Something Borrowed,” the screen adaptation of Emily Giffin’s bestselling 2005 novel, Ginnifer Goodwin plays the lead role of Rachel, a lawyer who realizes she’s been in love with her best friend’s fiance since law school. Speakeasy chatted with Goodwin about her take on unimpressed critics, her ideal plans for romantic comedies and the transfer of book to screen.
The Wall Street Journal: The reviews are in and they’re not ecstatic. Do you care?...
In “Something Borrowed,” the screen adaptation of Emily Giffin’s bestselling 2005 novel, Ginnifer Goodwin plays the lead role of Rachel, a lawyer who realizes she’s been in love with her best friend’s fiance since law school. Speakeasy chatted with Goodwin about her take on unimpressed critics, her ideal plans for romantic comedies and the transfer of book to screen.
The Wall Street Journal: The reviews are in and they’re not ecstatic. Do you care?...
- 5/6/2011
- by Julie Steinberg
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Summer blockbusters are starting to ramp up and this weekend we have a few highly anticipated movies hit theaters after long marketing campaigns.
Thor has been on our radar for a few months and it's now officially released. It is expected to rule the weekend box office, bringing in decent number for Paramount Pictures. Thor is estimated to bring in almost $70 million this weekend with both men and women flocking to see the comic book tale come alive on the big screen.
Something Borrowed is also based on a book -- a very popular Emily Giffin novel of the same name -- and should draw respectable numbers based on that fact alone. Although not expected to even come in second (Fast Five will still ride the wave for its second weekend), it is expected to draw a bit of a crowd. We highball Something Borrowed to bring in about $15 million.
Thor has been on our radar for a few months and it's now officially released. It is expected to rule the weekend box office, bringing in decent number for Paramount Pictures. Thor is estimated to bring in almost $70 million this weekend with both men and women flocking to see the comic book tale come alive on the big screen.
Something Borrowed is also based on a book -- a very popular Emily Giffin novel of the same name -- and should draw respectable numbers based on that fact alone. Although not expected to even come in second (Fast Five will still ride the wave for its second weekend), it is expected to draw a bit of a crowd. We highball Something Borrowed to bring in about $15 million.
- 5/6/2011
- by alyssa@mediavine.com (Alyssa Caverley)
- Reel Movie News
Something Borrowed is based on Emily Giffin's 2005 bestselling novel about old friends, romance, and betrayal. I likely wasn't the only one in the theatre for the screening who had read the book a few years back and forgotten it soon afterwards (although during the film, I did keep thinking about the book's sequel).
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (a lively Kate Hudson) have been best pals since childhood. They love each other because they always have. We as viewers aren't exactly clear on why they are still friends, since they have little in common except love for Darcy's fiance, Dex (Colin Egglesfield, All My Children), but we'll come back to that. In Rachel's law office, a sampler hangs on the wall with the "Make new friends, but keep the old..." saying on it. She can't give up old friends, even if they are inconsiderate, selfish and slightly obtuse. She...
Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Darcy (a lively Kate Hudson) have been best pals since childhood. They love each other because they always have. We as viewers aren't exactly clear on why they are still friends, since they have little in common except love for Darcy's fiance, Dex (Colin Egglesfield, All My Children), but we'll come back to that. In Rachel's law office, a sampler hangs on the wall with the "Make new friends, but keep the old..." saying on it. She can't give up old friends, even if they are inconsiderate, selfish and slightly obtuse. She...
- 5/6/2011
- by Elizabeth Stoddard
- Slackerwood
The chick flick is such a maligned genre that sometimes I wonder why people make them anymore. Not that I’m disputing the fact that there’s plenty of money to be made, but it still must be kind of hard for writers, directors and stars to take the almost obligatory revulsion on the part of critics. Many reviews read as if they were written before having even seen the movie, and the critic only went to the screening to fill in plot details. Maybe it’s just that I put myself through the experience of reading “Something Borrowed,” Emily Giffin’s novel, but…...
- 5/6/2011
- Spout
When Ginnifer Goodwin first burst upon the scene, it was as Justin Long's sarcastic yet unfortunately coiffed sidekick Diane on the NBC series Ed. Now, after a string of supporting roles in films like Mona Lisa Smile and Walk the Line -- and having just wrapped up five seasons as Margene on the critically acclaimed HBO series Big Love -- Goodwin returns to the big screen in her largest role to date in the adaptation of Emily Giffin's chick-lit bestseller, Something Borrowed.
- 5/6/2011
- Movieline
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue…” So goes the traditional rhyme promising good luck for brides-to-be who carry these things down the aisle. But what if something borrowed is the groom? That’s the question posed in the new romantic comedy, “Something Borrowed,” based on Emily Giffin’s best-selling novel about the complications that arise when long-platonic friends Rachel (Ginnifer [...]...
- 5/6/2011
- by Sheila Roberts
- MoviesOnline.ca
By Sean O’Connell
Hollywoodnews.com: For one portion of moviegoers (the mostly male component), Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor” marks the start of 2011’s summer blockbuster season. But the other portion – and a sizeable portion, at that – says “Something Borrowed” ushers in the start of summer, as Hollywood finally starts making movies for women and couples seeking a date-night alternative to the muscle-bound, empty-headed event picture. (No offense, “Fast Five.” You’re actually kind of fun.)
Adapted from Emily Giffin’s bestselling novel, “Something Borrowed” sets up a complicated love triangle between mousy Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin); her self-centered best friend, Darcy (Kate Hudson); and Darcy’s handsome fiancée, Dex (ColinEgglesfield). As the movie opens in theaters nationwide, Goodwin called to talk about blowing through the set ups, getting her “dance” on, and her support of the Memphis Grizzlies.
HollywoodNews: This has happened once or twice over the years, but it...
Hollywoodnews.com: For one portion of moviegoers (the mostly male component), Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor” marks the start of 2011’s summer blockbuster season. But the other portion – and a sizeable portion, at that – says “Something Borrowed” ushers in the start of summer, as Hollywood finally starts making movies for women and couples seeking a date-night alternative to the muscle-bound, empty-headed event picture. (No offense, “Fast Five.” You’re actually kind of fun.)
Adapted from Emily Giffin’s bestselling novel, “Something Borrowed” sets up a complicated love triangle between mousy Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin); her self-centered best friend, Darcy (Kate Hudson); and Darcy’s handsome fiancée, Dex (ColinEgglesfield). As the movie opens in theaters nationwide, Goodwin called to talk about blowing through the set ups, getting her “dance” on, and her support of the Memphis Grizzlies.
HollywoodNews: This has happened once or twice over the years, but it...
- 5/6/2011
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
From its empty soul to its poorly framed shots ready for pan-and-scan conversion, “Something Borrowed” seems primed to play on Saturday afternoons on E!, sandwiched between reruns of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “Bridalplasty.” Based on the chick-lit hit of the same name by Emily Giffin, this story is a hollow one, filled with unlikable characters and dialogue from someone who likely quotes wisdom from Cosmo. If you thought that “Sex and the City 2” had too much substance, this is the movie for you. Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson star as best friends Rachel and Darcy. Since childhood,…...
- 5/6/2011
- The Playlist
Our I'm a Huge Fan Kate Hudson winner has taken on the striptease workout like Kate, learned her love expert lessons, and had the hot makeover, so all that stands between Kyla and her favorite celebrity is a quiz from Something Borrowed author Emily Giffin! After acing the quiz, it's Kate Hudson time! The actress is glowing and gorgeous in her second pregnancy, talking about her acting family - including Ryder's tendency toward the craft and mom Goldie Hawn's best advice - what's fun about being a girl, her California style, and her own memories of pulling out the Salt-n-Pepa dance movies her character performs in the movie. Enjoy the I'm a Huge Fan finale and Something Borrowed, which is out this weekend.
- 5/6/2011
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
Rachel loves Dex. Dex loves Rachel. But Dex is marrying Rachel’s best friend, Darcy. How things got so messed up, and how things right themselves, is Something Borrowed.
What’s to love about this movie about love? Lots. The casting of the leads is perfect; Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, He’s Just Not That Into You) as Rachel is the perfect mix of intelligence, drive and insecurity. Kate Hudson (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bride Wars) cranks it up to 11 as Darcy, Rachel’s self-absorbed, narcissistic friend. But Kate adds a bubbly exuberance and genuine caring to the character that makes it easy to understand why straight-laced Rachel maintained such a close relationship with her over the years. Colin Egglesfield as Dex, the object of both girls’ obsession, is a perfect gorgeous guy blank-canvas that Rachel and Darcy adore. But it’s John Krasinski (The Office,...
What’s to love about this movie about love? Lots. The casting of the leads is perfect; Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, He’s Just Not That Into You) as Rachel is the perfect mix of intelligence, drive and insecurity. Kate Hudson (How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Bride Wars) cranks it up to 11 as Darcy, Rachel’s self-absorbed, narcissistic friend. But Kate adds a bubbly exuberance and genuine caring to the character that makes it easy to understand why straight-laced Rachel maintained such a close relationship with her over the years. Colin Egglesfield as Dex, the object of both girls’ obsession, is a perfect gorgeous guy blank-canvas that Rachel and Darcy adore. But it’s John Krasinski (The Office,...
- 5/6/2011
- by Denise Kitashima Dutton
- Atomic Popcorn
Something Borrowed
Directed by: Luke Greenfield
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Plot: After her birthday party, Rachel (Goodwin) wakes up next to her best friend’s fiancee (Egglesfield). The two must decide what to do as the wedding day for her friend (Hudson) draws near.
Who’S It For?: Don’t be a sap – Something Borrowed is so skewered that it doesn’t romanticize love, but instead cheating. This movie about two gal pals isn’t even for friends, as friendship is made out by the movie to be deceitful. If anything, Something Borrowed is for those who just enjoy hearing people talk about their feelings, and putting themselves in “I’ve got to talk to you” moments. But you can get that in real life, right?
Expectations: Competing against Thor, it seemed like summer movies...
Directed by: Luke Greenfield
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield, John Krasinski
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Plot: After her birthday party, Rachel (Goodwin) wakes up next to her best friend’s fiancee (Egglesfield). The two must decide what to do as the wedding day for her friend (Hudson) draws near.
Who’S It For?: Don’t be a sap – Something Borrowed is so skewered that it doesn’t romanticize love, but instead cheating. This movie about two gal pals isn’t even for friends, as friendship is made out by the movie to be deceitful. If anything, Something Borrowed is for those who just enjoy hearing people talk about their feelings, and putting themselves in “I’ve got to talk to you” moments. But you can get that in real life, right?
Expectations: Competing against Thor, it seemed like summer movies...
- 5/6/2011
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
Plot: When Darcy decided to marry Dex, she knew that it was a match made in heaven. With her Bff Rachel as her maid of honor and a beautiful wedding being planned, nothing could go wrong. Nothing, that is until Rachel and Dex realize they are in love and begin to see each other behind Darcy.s back. Ah, ain.t love grand? Review: Something Borrowed is based on the popular novel by Emily Giffin. Directed by Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door), the film stars a likable group including...
- 5/6/2011
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
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