Raising Helen (2004)
Kate Hudson, John Corbett, Joan Cusack
After her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, a young woman becomes the guardian of their three children.
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PG-13, 119 min.
Directed by:
Garry Marshall
Release Date: May 28, 2004
DVD Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
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a bit slow, quite sweet, pretty unrealistic though, but what the hell, good for a couple of tears and a couple of laughs.
Funny and warm, I think most people can relate to story whether or not they have lost a parent/a sibling, because it is about growing up and taking responsibilities. The cast is pretty killer too. Look at where Hayden Panettiere and Abigail Breslin a... (read more) Funny and warm, I think most people can relate to story whether or not they have lost a parent/a sibling, because it is about growing up and taking responsibilities. The cast is pretty killer too. Look at where Hayden Panettiere and Abigail Breslin are now.
I really liked this film because some of the family based plot spoke to me on several different levels. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Although there is a love story, that is not the main focus of the film, so if you are looking to watc... (read more) I really liked this film because some of the family based plot spoke to me on several different levels. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. Although there is a love story, that is not the main focus of the film, so if you are looking to watch a romantic comedy just for the love story this movie is probably not your best option. This movie is more about self discovery and family relationships.
Typical chick-flick with no real surprises but if you like those films (and I do!) then it's a likeable film. Not too dissimilar to 'No Reservations' although this came before.
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There's no real conflict, and the screenplay sometimes approaches idiocy.full review
Tame and timid from beginning to end, and relentlessly conventional.full review
Boils down every feel-good chick-flick cliche of the last 15 years into a lumpy mass of multiplex comfort food.full review
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