Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Boy, Now That’s Entertainment!!
Went the other night for a rare movie outing with the family - part of celebrating our daughter’s birthday - and saw the newly released “Must Love Dogs” with Diane Lane and John Cusack.
The movie was about two 40-somethings who had been through painful breakups and their family or friends ‘helping’ them to find suitable dates via internet dating services; without their knowledge, of course. Having been in my mid 30’s and having a hard time finding suitable dates I opted to spend time visiting chat rooms on AOL; this is indeed where I met my spouse. So I, of course, had to see the movie.
This movie was by far one of the funniest ones that I have seen in a long, long time. Your friend or family member places an ad on the internet and also puts in your ad that the person you want to meet ‘must love dogs’. Then you have to have a dog to meet the person. So you go to meet the person and you aren’t sure; so you say no thanks and try others that fall into your categories. But what happens when the one you want is the one you initially rejected and the one that wants you is not the one you want? This all sets you up for some of the most hilarious situations I have seen in a movie in recent years.
Miscommunication, misunderstandings, missed opportunities, family interference and probably the most hysterical discussion of Saran Wrap I have ever heard had me laughing almost the entire movie. And when I wasn’t laughing, I was growling at the jerk and also saying stuff like ‘yup, dated one like that once too’.
I read alot of reviews before seeing this movie and wasn’t sure that I even wanted to see it. I am so glad that I did; I hope that it wins something. John Cusack and Diane Lane did a superb job portraying their characters, while Jordana Spiro played the ditzy blonde arm candy to a T.
This movie rates 3 1/2 stars out of 4. Highly recommend to anyone in need of laughter.
