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Maid in Manhattan (2002)
A failure at a near perfected genre
How hard can it be to take two beautiful stars and try to create some chemistry? Romantic comedy. I didn't expect anything brilliant in any area, but what I got was actual boredom. I couldn't wait for the next scene in the hopes that there would be SOMETHING for me to grasp onto. I should say that the boy who plays Ty is irresistable and the only standout performance. If you want a cute, funny, charming romantic comedy, please check out Two Weeks Notice. It is a more capable vehicle.
Serendipity (2001)
Utterly Disappointed
I went to see this movie to get lost in the romantic notion of love in New York City. I love John Cusack and have liked every movie he has ever graced so it is very difficult to disappoint me, but the only shining light in this movie was Jeremy Piven and the yummy desserts pictured in the Serendipity scenes. The storyline all but confirms that no two people will ever find their "soul mates" without an incredible amount of luck. It has nothing to do with what a good person you are, but your ability to be overdramatic about every single detail in your life. The number of times fate had to intervene is statistically phenomenal. What is romantic about having your autonomy completely stripped from you? Not only did I hate the script, but the new age montages never let my mind settle into a nice serene acceptance of the scenario. For love in New york City, I will watch my copy of When Harry Met Sally any day.
Blown Away (1992)
kept my attention for 2 hours
Watching one of my childhood favorite line ups- the two Corys- having sex (not with each other) was pretty disturbing , but the illogic and campiness of the plot and camera work kept me laughing from beginning to the end. I have seen many other movies that could not keep my attention for that long so I have to give it credit. It was hysterically bad.