"This is an incredibly beautiful film. It is gentle, sweet, and full of love. With gorgeous cinematography and a wonderful cast, it will transport you to another era. Keanu Reeves is marvelous in it, as is Anthony Quinn. Their drinking/singing scene is priceless. It's a one of a kind gem and if you want some warmth and humanity in your entertainment, this is the one to watch."
"How about a little Pretty Woman reversal? Anyone? Oh yes, the formula is tried and trued, but gender flip-flopping is enough to call it 'new' - or so says Hollywood. It is actually pretty good. Debra Messing and Dermot Mulroney were perfect (and believable) as a couple, and the chemistry was definitely there. A couple scenes were a little... over the top, and there was a bit of drama, but it was still a good romance. The only thing I would change is the beginning as it kind of just throws you into the story so that you feel like you missed something. Overall, a good movie to see on a date or for a night out with a few of your girlfriends!
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"You must forget will & grace when you watch the starter wife. Kiss grace goodbye, this aint her. Messing shows how she can take the lead and keep this mini series moving. She plays an ex-wife of a hollywood studio boss starts her life after her divorce
the supporting cast of judy davis, joe mantegna, anika noni rose (dreamgirls), and peter jacobson (transformers & the lost room)mesh with messing. Mantegna best scene is hom in drag-dont miss it
on the whole, the mini series, which is based upon the novel by hollywood wife gigi levangie grazer, the wife of producer/director brian grazer, is a great story. It ranks up there will jackie collins's hollywood series of books and movies
bennet pomerantz audioworld "
"This movie was painful! I even like the actors, but it was so hard to sit through, I wanted to chew on my own hand. It seemed like it was about 4 hours long. Despite it's description, it was really a poker documentary with well known actors. HORRIBLE!"
"This show wasn't mindblowing and it wasn't super original, but it had heart, something I think is missing from TV today. It surprised me that I could sit and just get lost in this show and its quirky characters. Debra Messing is a great actress and I love the fact that Anika Noni Rose played the security guard for the community. If you haven't seen this show in it's original network run, please pick up a copy or rent it from Netflix. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. "