Pros: Kevin Costner, unexpected ending Cons: Paul Newman is only peripheral
I love chick flicks - the kind that require a whole box of Kleenex and the absence of any man who will roll his eyes at an on-screen kiss. Kevin Costner's top billing is the very first indication that Message in a Bottle is chick flick to the...
After reading the book, I just had to see the movie. I must admit was not impressed with the movie. As with any novel and movie you expect things to change and of course what you imagine may not be what the director...
Pros: I actually like Kevin Costner. Cons: Nicholas Sparks is an evil, evil man.
I had no idea what I was going to do for this write off... and then, out the sky on a big wheel, this flaming pile of dog poo landed in my lap. After I put the flames out and dealt with the char, the following was composed:
Pros: a great cast with good supporting roles Cons: I'm not gonna say--
That's the main message of this movie, "don't put off..." I'm never gonna listen to the critics again-- that is, the professional ones. If I remember right, they did not give this movie high marks. How could anyone, man or woman not become...
I'll start out by saying that Kevin Costner has never really done it for me as an actor. I think he is always cast well in the movies that he has starred in, but I have always thought he was a little "boring". I changed my mind after seeing Message In...
Pros: Robin Wright Penn and Paul Newman Cons: Overly manipulative climax; way too long
Robin Wright Penn seems to be pining for Helen of Troy's job recently. In Forrest Gump she played Jenny, the drug addict after whom the lovestruck Forrest names his shrimp boat. In her newest film, Message in a Bottle, she is the...
Pros: Robin Wright did a good acting job Cons: The ending was awful!
I watched this movie because I had heard it was so great. This is the only movie of Kevin
Costner's that I hated. I was devastated and mad. What was this writer thinking? This one
was even worse than City of Angels it made me cry but I loved...
Pros: The acting, cinematography, and plot are great Cons: Those aren't tears-I have salt water in my eyes
My wife and I first saw “Message in a Bottle” when it was still playing in theaters. She claimed that she was going for the story [but I think she said that because she couldn’t decide between Paul Newman or Kevin Costner]. I know that I went...
Pros: Photography, Sound Track, Paul Newman Cons: Kevin and Robin, Melodramatic Tear-jerker
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE echoes the loneliness of single people everywhere. It's a good story. The photography is stunning. I cried. But we have to face something, as hard as it may be for someone as sloppily sentimental as I am. Kevin Costner is no Tom...
Pros: The silent body english and facial expressions Cons: They should issue a box of tissues with every viewing.
Most obviously, because this was promoted as, and recognized to be, a super-sappy romance. You know the kind I mean, a romance that puts women into trances. It is also the kind of super-sappy romance that I'm a particular sucker for. You know the...
Pros: Good story, pretty scenery, very realistic, personal scenes. Cons: Too realistic, slow to start, some irritating music, too depressing
I shed a few tears for City of Angels. Titanic had me bawling without restraint. Swept From The Sea left me staring at the screen, numb. But this long, drawn out film? I am never watching it again.
Pros: Romance,drama,true love movie Cons: very sad
Message In A Bottle is by far one of the saddest and heartbreaking movies I have seen.The movie will bring tears to your eyes and melt your heart.It is a wonderful love story,a story of fate.
Kevin Costner plays Garrett a sailboat repairer.He...
Pros: As tedious as this film is, Robin Wright is still hot. Cons: Costner is trying to play something other than a baseball player.
I've noticed the general consensus of opinions on this film is favorable, so I'm probably risking my reputation as an "epinionator", but I feel this movie must be scorned(it's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it).
Don't put off tomorrow, what you can do today.....
Message in a Bottle is a wonderful movie starring Kevin Cosner, (Garrett) as a widow who is stuck in the past and has no desire to go forward. Paul Newman plays his father Dodge, like the...
Pros: Scenic; story is heart-warming; Penn shines. Cons: A little slow in parts.
Have you ever been surfing the movie channels, coming in a bit late of the beginning and skipping over it, afraid you have missed an overly important part? That is how I channel surf. On one unexpectedly lucky day, I surfed right into the very beginning...
Pros: Heart Warming, Over all wonderful Movie Cons: quite sad in some parts
I have to say that this movie is probably one of the best love stories I've ever seen. I don't really want to give away any of the plot to the movie here, but I might have to.
When I started to watch I thought that it was going to be some...
Pros: Very heart warming and sincere. Cons: A little slow - but sets pace of the movie.
When HBO ran this movie the first time I missed it. The second time they showed it - the movie title really did not appeal to me. Finally, I gave it a view the third time. Guess it's true about third times a charm.
Pros: Tear-jerker, a must-have movie Cons: Don't miss the 1st hour - the set up is important
Knowing we'd never see this in the theater (three kids - who can afford a sitter?!), I couldn't wait for it to come out on video. HBO made it easier for us to watch, by putting it on at 7pm on a Saturday night.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW THE ENDING TO THIS MOVIE DO NOT READ!!!!
When I first saw the previews to this movie I couldn't wait to see.
I went one the first day it came out and paid full price. It is a love story about a girl...
Pros: Paul Newman Cons: weak story line, Costner and Penn didn't quite mesh together, romance was lacking
Luis Mandoki directed this romantic drama about two lonely people from different parts of the country. Okay, that's a pretty good byline, however, it's been used over and over. This really was nothing special, with the exception of Paul Newman, who...
Pros: Paul Newman, wonderful as always Cons: Kevin Costner, square-jawed as always
The biggest mistake--of several--made by the creators of Message in a Bottle was to cast Paul Newman in a supporting role as Kevin Costner's dad. Every time Newman pops up, this piece of corn threatens to turn into a real movie. But just when the...
Pros: Beautiful scenery Cons: Defeated its own message
This movie grabbed my attention for the first 20 minutes or so; but after that, forget it.Kevin Costner spent his life obsessed with his deceased wife and was completely head over heels with a memory. That to me was the romantic part. However, when he's...
Pros: characters, story line Cons: i can't think of any
This movie will make your heart melt. Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, and Paul Newman were wonderful.
The movie is about a woman who goes vacation one day and finds a bottle on the beach with a letter in it. The letter touched her heart and so she...
Pros: Paul Newman Cons: Not one heart wrenching moment
Message was the biggest disappointment after reading Nicholas Sparks' haunting and heartbreaking novel. Kevin Costner was type cast perfectly and Paul Newman a legend is always a pleasure to see on screen. Robin Wright however was completely miscast as...
Pros: Good actors and storyline Cons: just too long and boring
I watched Message in a Bottle last night on HBO.
It's hard for me to rate movies so I do it a bit differently.
Any movie that I can sit through without dozing has to be a great movie.
This one I dozed off 3 times.
I'm a big Kevin Costner fan and while he lived up to his quiet strong man image in this movie, the plot line left much to be desired. Robin Wright Penn was gorgeous, but her quest to find this man who wrote those had me wondering why since they didn't...
Pros: Fabulous soundtrack, very romantic. Cons: The ending.
Okay, I admit it! I rented the movie hoping to see Costner's tush again <grins>. This movie was a surprise to me in not only the ending, but also in its warmth and caring of a very sensitive issue. It deals realistically, but sensitively, with...
Pros: Very touching story, great cinematography Cons: tear-jerker -- or is that a "Pro"?
This movie greatly exceeded my expectations! My husband didn't even roll his eyes through this wonderful love story! It affected me in ways I never expected. It evoked feelings I'm not sure I will ever get over.... Someone else titled their review,...
Pros: For incurable romantics. Cons: Will Costner ever get sick of being the monosyllabic, sappy, wind-swept hero?
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE. Drama. Will Kevin Costner ever get sick of playing the monosyllabic, sappy, wind-swept-haired hero? Not a total loss, "Message in a Bottle" will be enjoyed by those incurable romantics who can believe anything can happen,...
Pros: Scenery, Paul Newman, Old-fashioned love story Cons: Last 15 minutes and Kevin Costner's sometime seeming bored
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE tells the story of two lovers who both are forced to deal with ghosts in their lives. Garrett is a widower still in love with his wife; his father who has skeletons also is played by Paul Newman in one of his best recent roles. The...
Pros: love story, beautiful ocean scenes, tear-jerker Cons: sappy, sometimes unbelievable, tear-jerker
I am not quite sure how I got sucked in to watching this movie but I did. I found myself watching to find out what the movie was about and then I found myself one hour through the movie and guessing the next line/scene/event/etc.
Pros: A great plot Cons: Too much drama for two hours
This movie was by far Kevin Costner's best love story yet. I truly enjoy a good romance every now and then and this one delivers all the way. Without giving too much away, the story is about a woman, who dealing with her own recent breakup, stumbles...
Fellas - this is an absolute chik-flik, but you have to see it with her. This is one of the saddest, most romantic, touching, and well-done movies I have seen in a long time. Costner, Newman and cast are all magnificent in this prolific love story....
Pros: Paul Newman Cons: tries to be an emotional drama, ends up more like a really bad comedy
I watched this movie with great hesitancy mainly because I had previously read the novel it is based on and loved it so much. I was afraid that watching the movie would ruin the book for me. I needn't have worried. The movie was pathetic. The two lead...
Pros: Good story, surprise ending, Wright's performance Cons: SOOOOOO Sad
This is not a date movie. This is a "I've lost the one I love and I'm so depressed I can't move" movie. Do yourself a favor and let the boyfriend skip this one. If you must have company, invite some of your recently lovelorn girlfriends for...
Pros: Great Movie to Watch with the Wife Cons: Takes the same road as City of Angels
I watched this movie with my wife, and I have to say that we both thought it was great. I have not read the novel, so I do not know how they compare to each other, but the movie is worth seeing. Kevin Costner is always making great movies, and this one...
I cried for hours after watching this one. We waited for this one to come out on video because I really didnt think it would be that good. Oh Boy! I wish I would have saw it in the theater. This is a love story that will grab your heart. Great...
Pros: Well-cast stars who have convincing romantic chemistry. Cons: Overly melodramatic and saccharine.
I am a sucker for a shamelessly romantic confection, and the swoony trailer for Luis Mandoki's adaptation of Nicholas Sparks's bestseller Message in a Bottle promised the tear-stained goods. A woman finds the titular item and is so touched by the...
This movie is definitely one of those sappy romance movies. I loved every moment of it, right up until the last fifteen minutes or so. I had never seen this movie and I had been waiting so long to see it. When I finally started watching it, I was...
This movie is about a widower who has written letter to his deceased wife and some reporter has found them and wants to meet the author.
She goes out of her way to meet this man and than befriends him they end up falling in love.
I'm not sure if the movie was wonderful or if seeing Kevin Costner was the big thrill for me, but in any case I did enjoy the movie. I sat glued to the screen as one scene led to another, guessing what would happen next. I felt awful for Costner to be...
Pros: Kevin Costner and Paul Newman Cons: Not a very believable storyline
I wasn't sure what to expect from this movie as I hadn't heard much about it, but I was disappointed that it was another storyline based on dishonesty and deceit. I realize that the story revolves around that and how it is subsequently handled, but just...
Pros: Paul Newman does an excellent job with his small part in the movie. Cons: No chemistry, slow plot, not romantic
If you are in the mood for a great romantic movie you should look beyond "Message In a Bottle". The movie never has an real romance, it lacks chemistry between it's main characters and comes across as a forced situation. The acting isn't very good and...
Pros: Great scenes, perfect Kleenex movie Cons: Ending scenes on the ocean look very fake
If you are looking for a movie to watch with box of tissues next to you and like the look of Kevin Costner do not look further! Mainly this movie is a love story between Kevin and his wife who died and the way he is trying to learn to love a new woman ...
This is the movie that made me a Kevin Costner fan. I hated Dances with Wolves. Waterworld was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, and I thought he wasn't man enough to play Wyatt Earp. In Message in a Bottle, though, Costner proved that he is a...
Pros: romance, good acting, good story line Cons: the ending
This movie is a real tear jerker. You'll know just what I mean after you have watched it.
I first remembering seeing Robin Wright Penn on Santa Barbara. I am not sure if this was her first acting debut, I just remember seeing this beautiful...
Pros: finding true love Cons: the ending of the movie
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE was a fantastic, yet disapointing film. How could it have been BOTH, you ask? Well, this really lonely journilist from Chicago took a weekend vacation out on the Cape and as she was jogging along the beach, she comes upon this bottle,...
Pros: Well acted and entertaining Cons: Very sad ending
I rented this movie thinking it was going to be a great romantic movie. Well it was except for the ending!!! I really enjoyed most of this movie. I think the acting was exceptional. I think I would have really loved this movie if I had known that...
Paul Newman's style, wit, and depth saves even Kevin Costner from being a sap. What was Costner thinking? Honestly, this lost at sea stuff, where the woman finds herself and decides she loves this guy is just girlie stuff, and I'M A GIRL.
Pros: Great plot Cons: If you don't like to cry, this movie isn't for you
Lets face it, Kevin Costner is a babe! If you love to cry, rent this movie. It is full of romance, humor, and life. The plot is very easy to follow and the ending is very unexpected. I have watched this movie numerous times and each time, I cry just...
Pros: Love Story Cons: Makes you cry through out the whole movie
I just got finished watching this movie and I still have tears in my eyes! I know that the movie is based on a novel, but I have not read the book yet. I know that many say that the book is always better than the movie, but I feel that this movie was...
Message in a Bottle is a wonderful movie for women- especially ones who are romantics at heart. It's about a guy- Garrett (Kevin Costner)whose wife died. He is a boat builder and loves the sea and the North Carolina village he lives in. After his wife...
Pros: has a promising beginning Cons: the latter two-thirds of the film are snooze material
Ok, so the only reason I even watched this movie is because it was the in-flight entertainment on my trip back to LA from Baltimore. Did the turbulence and interrupting flight attendants influence my rating? NO! This movie is bad enough on its own...
Pros: Kevins good looks made this movie easy to watch Cons: Not enough words among the actors.
I saw the movie because I love Kevin Costner. He is a wonderful actor. He expresses feeling with his eyes. I don't understand how a director could let this movie happen. Its a wonderful story but there were not enough works and feelings expressed. I...
RE: James Brundage review (please read)
The James Brundage review sez it all, but I couldn't resist two more cents. The following is my excuse: I had been dreading this movie ever since it hit the theaters. I knew my wife would casually suggest...
Pros: The characters were more like real people.. felt I could relate to them all. Cons: I was disappointed about the ending at first until I watched it again and read deeper into it
I loved the movie and the storyline. Kevin and Robin did a great job together. I felt that the movie had so many hidden meanings and messages. Live life as if today was your last day, because tomorrow may be too late.
Pros: Music!!! Cons: Some people are very disappointed by the ending
The first time I watched MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE I was on a first date and spent 90% of the time crying...but in a good way. I was first introduced to the movie by the Soundtrack which has phenomenal music that touches the emotions and moves a person like...
Pros: wonderful actors, beautifully done Cons: some might not like the end
I can say that Message in a bottle had me in tears...This movie was based on a man named Garrett played by Kevin Costner that lost his wife two years priar and Theresa played by Robin Wright Penn finds messages in a bottle from his begreaved heart to...
Pros: nice scenery, Newman Cons: plot's difficult to believe
I'm told the book by Nicholas Sparks is an OK but fluffy read, and that's about all I can say for the movie. My wife, who ordinarily likes supposed "chick flicks," judged this one too unbelievable and sappy, and I'd agree. It's worth...
Pros: Paul Newman, Paul Newman, Paul Newman Cons: Sappiest, corniest movie I've ever seen
I went to see this movie because I'm a fan of Kevin Costner. He's made a few stinkers, but I enjoyed "Field of Dreams", "Dances with Wolves", "Robin Hood", and "No Way Out" and a few others enormously. I'm...
Pros: none that I can see Cons: transparent plot / faked emotions
Believe it or not, my fiance wanted to watch this one and it was the biggest waste of $3 to rent it. This has to be the worst movie I have seen all year - and I watch quite a few movies.
The story is about a man who loses his wife and sends two...
Pros: pure eye candy - Costner, Penn, Newman Cons: trite, sickeningly sweet story we've seen again and again
Perhaps the best thing to say about Message in a Bottle is that it features 3 actors who are easy on the eyes - Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn and Paul Newman. But a little eye candy doesn't make the movie work.
Pros: A great love story Cons: A not so great ending
Message in a Bottle was one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is a great love story that captures the heart.
The movie is about a woman that finds a love letter in a bottle on the beach. More letters from the same person show up after the...
Pros: Make couples closer emotionally Cons: Swollen eyes
I went to see this movie because I always cry when I watch a love story by Michelle P. Its a real tear jerker. A great date movie to watch with someone you care about to bring out all those mushy feelings inside each other. Will also help to break the...
Pros: Tearjerker!!! Cons: It drags a little in the middle
A perfect movie for a girls night. Most guys will probably want to avoid this one. This is probably one of my favorite movies ever! Romance finds two lonely people who need each other. Sentimental and sweet with an unpredictable twist. Although it...
I have read the book, but it is so much better when Kevin Costner brings it alive on screen. I caught myself getting lost in the movie more than I had ever done in the book. The way he spoke of his first wife was sweet but there was a part of me...
Pros: has a few sweet moments Cons: predictable, slow, ... really bad
We rented this movie as a romantic movie for our anniversary. A friend saw it on our floor waiting to be seen and said don't do it. It is a horrible film. Being we like romantic films and she doesn't we didn't listen to her. Oh, I wish we did. ...
Out of kindness, I acquiesced to the wishes of my friend and watched this dreadful film. The screenplay was sophomoric, the romance between the two lovers of the film fizzled, and the story line was, for the most part, implausible. I laughed throughout...
Pros: great love story, Costner is great Cons: most men won't like it
I saw this movie because I absolutely love Kevin Costner and just feel the need to see any movie he stars in. This is a great love story, but probably one more women would enjoy than men.
A Chicago journalist finds a love letter in a bottle...
Pros: photography, music, romance, the reality of life Cons: relationships between staff at newspaper lacks a feeling of reality
The real message of life and love is depicted in Message in a Bottle in a very emotional and dramatic way. Those people who have loved and lost and have found love again will be able to relate to this movie in a deep and powerful way. The photography,...
Message in a Bottle is a wonderful movie for women- especially ones who are romantics at heart. It's about a guy- Garrett (Kevin Costner)whose wife died. He is a boat builder and loves the sea and the North Carolina village he lives in. After his wife...
Pros: kind of hoping there's a bottle out there for me! Cons: The ending was a little sad
Message in a bottle was a really good movie. I got together with a bunch of my girlfriends and watched this movie. I'd have to say that it's a "chic flick!" It just goes to show that if you wait long enough, maybe you'll get the message that...
This movie was truly a wonderful film. I can honestly say that I am not a fan of love stories, although, this movie did touch me in a way that I will not forget. Message in a bottle has much deeper meaning than what the plot played out. It is not...
I read the book first, it was one of the best I had ever read. Nicholas Sparks is a great writer and the movie was just as exceptional!!! It is for the real romantics!!! The plot was well thought our along with the scenery it was so beautiful. Since I...
Pros: Excellent Acting Cons: Different story line than the book
The first thing I must warn you about; if you have read the book before seeing the movie, the book and movie are different. I watched the movie first, and let me tell you, it was a tear jerker. It is the kind of movie that makes you hopeful, makes you...
Almost the perfect romance... by jodysc ,Aug 26 '08
Pros: Beautiful character chemistry... Cons: The Ending!
I must admit, I'm all for the sappy romance movies... and this could have been the ultimate one... except for the rough ending. Without giving anything away, I'll focus on the good parts of the film. A definite "chick flick" with charming and endearing characters, that will take you through a whirlwind of emotions. Paul Newman is just wonderful in this film, and his character gives a bit of light in otherwise dark portions of the film. Highly recommended, but with a full box of Kleenex!
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