I went to see this movie with a lot of expectations. I happen to love Mandy Moore as an actress; in every role she has ever played. The last time I saw her playing a romantic role was in "A walk to remember", and she was gorgeous, so was the movie. Then I had the pros, Gallagher and Janney. There was also the idea of watching Mandy Moore with her hair cut, and other things more. In fact, the movie didn't disappoint me, but it wasn't amazing.
Maybe the reason is that I'm getting tired of straight-forward movies; and this was too straight-forward. Maybe the movie was too convenient for its own good; it's not like that in real life. How can a movie be showing us "how to deal" with real issues if we can't believe what's happening in it? In these films I try to be subjective, because you have to let go a little bit. Some of the things the movie was treating were alright. It happens to me: How can I have deeper feelings for a person I care about very much? It sometimes seems impossible, even unthinkable.
The plot was interesting, although it seemed to end in every scene, with beautiful and cheesy stuff. I couldn't believe all of it! When the problems arrived, I knew they were being solved in a couple of scenes. These were some of the things (including the weak script) I had to forget so I could enjoy the film; and I did. I enjoyed the chemistry between Mandy Moore (Halley) and Trent Ford (Macon); their love scenes and adequate acting. Maybe Mandy needs to choose better movies, but her performances are always decent. I enjoyed Alison Janney (Lydia) and her over the top scenes; she seemed comfortable in her role. I enjoyed Peter Gallagher (Len) and his eccentric smile, and I kind of fell in love (the translation of the title in Spanish is "Fall in love").
I should remind yo can see this movie just for the hilarious Nina Foch, in her crazy and lovable grandmother role. Fun!
I recently saw "The ring two" and gave it a 6 out of 10. "How to deal" is better than the previous film. It has a 6 because it doesn't deserve more for the kind of movie it is. A 7 was not possible.
There's always a romantic comedy in the cinema, and you have to see it. I liked "50 first dates" when it was the only romantic comedy in the cinema, and I liked "Maid in Manhattan" even more. I didn't like "How to deal" that much, but I'm glad I saw it.
Maybe the reason is that I'm getting tired of straight-forward movies; and this was too straight-forward. Maybe the movie was too convenient for its own good; it's not like that in real life. How can a movie be showing us "how to deal" with real issues if we can't believe what's happening in it? In these films I try to be subjective, because you have to let go a little bit. Some of the things the movie was treating were alright. It happens to me: How can I have deeper feelings for a person I care about very much? It sometimes seems impossible, even unthinkable.
The plot was interesting, although it seemed to end in every scene, with beautiful and cheesy stuff. I couldn't believe all of it! When the problems arrived, I knew they were being solved in a couple of scenes. These were some of the things (including the weak script) I had to forget so I could enjoy the film; and I did. I enjoyed the chemistry between Mandy Moore (Halley) and Trent Ford (Macon); their love scenes and adequate acting. Maybe Mandy needs to choose better movies, but her performances are always decent. I enjoyed Alison Janney (Lydia) and her over the top scenes; she seemed comfortable in her role. I enjoyed Peter Gallagher (Len) and his eccentric smile, and I kind of fell in love (the translation of the title in Spanish is "Fall in love").
I should remind yo can see this movie just for the hilarious Nina Foch, in her crazy and lovable grandmother role. Fun!
I recently saw "The ring two" and gave it a 6 out of 10. "How to deal" is better than the previous film. It has a 6 because it doesn't deserve more for the kind of movie it is. A 7 was not possible.
There's always a romantic comedy in the cinema, and you have to see it. I liked "50 first dates" when it was the only romantic comedy in the cinema, and I liked "Maid in Manhattan" even more. I didn't like "How to deal" that much, but I'm glad I saw it.