P.S. I Love You (2007)

Posted : 7 months, 3 weeks ago at Mar 28 20:30

I've read several of Celia Ahern's books. They are definitely chick books, but make for good, light reading and always keep me coming back for more. It just didn't turn into a good movie, not horrible, but not good either. Some of the scenes seemed forced or silly (the boat scene). And they weren't able to make the secondary characters as fleshed out as in the book, so they just seemed cardboard, no matter the great cast. The overall plot was refreshing, but it felt to me like parts were missing. And as much as I love a good cry, I barely teared up in places. Just didn't make a connection with me.

Rating : 5/10

Posted : 10 months, 2 weeks ago at Jan 7 11:57

Comparar filme com livro é uma coisa chata, porque querendo ou não, são dois meios completamente diferentes de entretenimento. Mas a comparação às vezes é inevitável, e no caso de P.S. I Love You, acredito que seja impossível para quem leu a história antes sentir qualquer tipo de afeição pelo filme. É uma história forte, bem elaborada e extremamente triste. Se a intenção ao fazerem o filme era minimizar o drama, acabaram estragando toda a história. Comparando a protagonista do filme com a do livro, por exemplo, parecem duas pessoas completamente diferentes que passam por situações semelhantes. Outro exemplo é o relacionamento de Holly com o irmão mais velho, que é uma parte super importante no livro e foi totalmente ignorada no filme. Cortaram todos os detalhes im...Read more

Posted : 10 months, 3 weeks ago at Jan 4 14:23

''What do you want? I know what I want, cause I'm holding it in my hands.'' A young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life. Hilary Swank: Holly P.S. I Love You is obviously someone trying to be clever and original, but ends up being boring and depressing. It is, throughout, simply, awkward. Scenes drag themselves out without apparent purpose or design. Characters and actors all seem to be coming from T.V. Series, making it feel like something at home on Hallmark rather than the big screen. (I spotted three Actors from three series) Lines of dialogue seem to be melodramatic and unintentionally romanticized. You don't know whether the filmmaker's goal was to create a heartwarming bonding of love or a gut-...Read more

Rating : 5/10

Posted : 11 months, 1 week ago at Dec 14 12:28

This is a movie for fans of movies. I went to Rotten Tomatoes and only 21% of the critics gave this movie a positive rating. I wish these guys would quit rating movies critically and rate them according to their entertainment value. I've talked with a few people about this movie and have heard nothing but positive glowing comments. Is it perfect, no, but it is a great movie to watch with someone special. This love story is told in a unique way. You get to see the story after the husband dies. Through a series of letters, you get to see the couples love for one another through flashbacks by Swank's character. Sometimes you will laugh and other times you will need a tissue. The supporting cast does a great job as Swank goes through this emotional roller coaster ride. (The footage...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 1 year, 1 month ago at Oct 12 13:33

Holly (Hilary Swank) and Gerry (Gerard Butler) are married and considering having children. Quite suddenly Gerry dies leaving Holly widowed. Following his death, she starts receiving letters written by her deceased husband; those letters will help her deal with pain and start a new life. The film has a great cast! Aside from Swank and Butler, there are the 2 best friends played by Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow (whose role is plain hilarious), as well as Kathy Bates (Holly's mother), Harry Connick Jr and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It's a nice romantic movie that brings you to Ireland and its beautiful scenery. The photography in fact is quite good. I honestly didn't expect the movie to be so... tear-jerking and emotional. Expect to cry. A lot. Definitely a great romance not to be missed f...Read more

Rating : 8/10