A moving romantic dramedy, Return to Me is an emotional film that deals as much with its humanity as it does with its romance.
David Duchovny and Minnie Driver both give strong lead performances, and Driver really is very likable in almost everything she's in. I've only ever seen Duchovny in The X Files (1993), so it was nice seeing him in a less intense role. The two had great chemistry, and though it was enough to carry the movie, it chose not to coast on their charisma alone.
The story really is interesting. A man's wife's heart is transplanted into someone else after she dies in a car accident, and the man meets the recipient of his late wife's heart and the two fall for each other. The emotional effect that would have on someone is explored, but the film is ultimately how love overcomes, not what it's overcoming. Still, the situations and dramatic scenarios present are handled with care, and people don't act unrealistically. This is not a romantic film that insults the viewer's intelligence. The love story between Duchovny and Driver is charming and moving, and it would've been a worthwhile film without the heart transplant aspect.
I highly recommend this movie. It's one of my favorite romance films, and it has a great jazz song in the opening. A must-see for romance and drama fans, and a great introduction to Driver as an actress.
David Duchovny and Minnie Driver both give strong lead performances, and Driver really is very likable in almost everything she's in. I've only ever seen Duchovny in The X Files (1993), so it was nice seeing him in a less intense role. The two had great chemistry, and though it was enough to carry the movie, it chose not to coast on their charisma alone.
The story really is interesting. A man's wife's heart is transplanted into someone else after she dies in a car accident, and the man meets the recipient of his late wife's heart and the two fall for each other. The emotional effect that would have on someone is explored, but the film is ultimately how love overcomes, not what it's overcoming. Still, the situations and dramatic scenarios present are handled with care, and people don't act unrealistically. This is not a romantic film that insults the viewer's intelligence. The love story between Duchovny and Driver is charming and moving, and it would've been a worthwhile film without the heart transplant aspect.
I highly recommend this movie. It's one of my favorite romance films, and it has a great jazz song in the opening. A must-see for romance and drama fans, and a great introduction to Driver as an actress.
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