Down With Love

Pros: David Hyde Pierce.
Cons: Cheesey film that tried to conjure the romantic comedies of the past and fails.

Sometimes, sometimes, I really regret watching a film. This was one of them. Taking the rather sweet, rather comical films of Doris Day and Rock Hudson, we get a retread of those films that took farcial stage comedies, cleaned them up, and then presented ...

Pros: fun like a rollercoaster ride; rogueish in a classy way; cute as a baby button
Cons: Ewan McGregor didn't quite pull off an American accent

Author's Note--Could there be a more intriguing way to review this movie than from the perspective of a sex surrogate, a therapist, her patient and a real ladies' man? Join them as they accidentally meet while on dates. Previously Dr. Freudine's nemesis, ...

Pros: Character actors
Cons: dumb, annoying, shallow and sickly sweet.

Of all the things that we as adults are required to do one of the worst is putting up with the holiday periods that take away time, efforts and extortionate amounts of money for the reason that tradition should dictate to us when we are allowed to be ...

Pros: Absolutely brilliant cast, great storyline, so funny it hurts.
Cons: Quite a lot of inuendo so it's not for kids.

Often when I’ve looked forward to a film for so long and believed it would be very good, I end up disappointed with it when I do finally see it. “Men in Black” was one such film – although it was good and I enjoyed it, overall it failed ...

Pros: Great cast
Cons: Too silly, not funny enough

I have been a fan of Ewan McGregor since I saw him in Trainspotting and Shallow Grave and I’ve always liked Renee Zellweger. They are both fairly new, younger actors who rose to fame around the same time and both have very impressive acting resumes. ...

Pros: David Hyde Pierce & Renee Zellweger; quirky, wry humor; and great costumes!
Cons: MacGregor not really being the right "type" for the role; some humor goes past innuendo.

What can you call a movie that wants to update those zany "sex comedies" (where no one seemed to have sex) of the 50s/60s, yet parody them at the same time. One one hand, you have the respect an update would seem to inspire, but a parody has a certain ...

Pros: Pillow Talk story line - scenery and props
Cons: A couple of mellow dancing/singing parts. McGregor's accent - Zelweger disconnected pelvis walk.

Down With Love was not exactly what I expected, but was still a cute movie. Plot This movie starts out with freshman author Barbara Novak (played by Renee Zellweger) meeting up with her editor Vicki Hiller (played by Sarah Paulson) to promote ...

Pros: Great cast. Humorous moments scattered through out the movie.
Cons: Novak's wardrobe. Cheesy story line.

Who doesn’t love a romantic comedy from time to time? It is a nice break from the suspense thrillers and the gore of horror movies that I find myself renting quite often. Yes, we all need a little love and laughter once in a while. For this reason, I ...

Pros: Funny, good acting, wonderful sets and costumes
Cons: None

Down with Love is a funny, spoof on the Doris Day 1960's film genre, of which I have seen none. I still found this to be a humorous movie with a great script, great acting, and wonderful sets and wardrobe. The plot is that Barbara Novak, Renee Zellweg ...

Pros: Amusing and clever plot and dialogue
Cons: VERY lightweight!

Peyton Reed directed this parody of the Rock Hudson-Doris Day sex comedies of the sixties. It is a confection that shows respect, affection and nostalgia for the movies and the attitudes of those bygone times. The screenplay by Eve Ahlbert and Dennis Dra ...

Pros: Great sets, sweet premise.
Cons: Drawn out, weak storyline, no sparks at all in the romance.

I'm a huge fan of the Doris Day era films, and recognize that this is both an homage and a spoof based upon them. However with all the stylization of the film, it has managed to miss the mark. Cast: Renee Zellweger's character Barbara Novik is adorabl ...

Pros: Fun script, plot twists, sexual politics for laughs, 1960s nostalgia
Cons: Can be interpreted as anti-feminist, what's the message here?

I gave this movie a miss when it was at the theaters because its swarmy Rock Hudson/Doris Day trailers kept me looking at what else was playing in my local multi-mega-plex. So, on video, I was pleasantly surprised at how funny DOWN WITH LOVE was. Star ...

Pros: Hilarious satire; superlative performances
Cons: People under 40 years of age might be scratching their heads

Despite its release in May of this year, Down with Love seems more appropriate for Christmastime (where it can now be found on DVD). Its bright color scheme, vast wide-screen imagery, and cheery satire make for a perfect holiday confection. It’ ...

Pros: 60's flippy hairdoes and that one shade of pink
Cons: Slowly descending into that cloud of smoke...what?

Down With Love brings to you a retro flavor full of subtle comedy. It’s a kaleidoscope of those good old colors from the 60’s. The set design dazzles your eyes with living room sets reminiscent of Aunty Mame. And let’s not forget the ...

Pros: If you enjoy Doris Day-Rock Hudson films, you will probably enjoy this film.
Cons: If you don't enjoy the above - don't waste your time.

The American Film Institute has published a list of the Top 100 movies of all time. This movie is not on it. AFI has also produced a number of lists that break different movies into different genre - Thrills, Chills, & Romance. Whenever I view a ...