Love Happens (2009)
Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler
A romantic drama about a widower (Eckhart) whose book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling self-help guru. On a business trip to Seattle, he falls for a woman (Aniston) who attends one of his seminars, only to learn that he hasn't yet truly confronted his wife's passing.
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PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed by:
Brandon Camp
Release Date: Sep 18, 2009
DVD Release Date: Feb 02, 2010
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This is the kind of movie that I didn't expect so good. But it actually is a very good movie, not only the romanticism and the beautiful scene but also the discoveray of deep heart, soul. To help others release pain but cannot solve his own pain I li... (read more) This is the kind of movie that I didn't expect so good. But it actually is a very good movie, not only the romanticism and the beautiful scene but also the discoveray of deep heart, soul. To help others release pain but cannot solve his own pain I like this movie, as I said" we can learn something from every movie.
I expected a love story.. but it was better than that. Aniston didn't have much to offer on this flick. Eckhart nailed it though : ) ..
motivating, 'let go of your sorrows and pains' sorta story line.
[6/10] Not exactly a love story since it focuses more on the dramatic side of getting over the loss of a loved one. It may be unoriginal and cliched, but the two leads (Eckhart and Aniston) are perfectly cast in their roles.
nt lik whut i expected , bt stil nice and touching to me , lack of something n a lil bit draggy .....aaron's so man n gud lukin ....jenz kinda movie
Very light hearted movie...the pace is definitely slow...but some stacked up performances by Aaron Eckhart 'n Dan Fogler...Aaron's role as a normal bloke turned Evangelist suits him brilliantly...Jennifer Aniston does have limited screen presence, th... (read more) Very light hearted movie...the pace is definitely slow...but some stacked up performances by Aaron Eckhart 'n Dan Fogler...Aaron's role as a normal bloke turned Evangelist suits him brilliantly...Jennifer Aniston does have limited screen presence, thereby renderin' her as a non-entity...martin Sheen as a dotin' father-in-law does have some high moments...all in all...a certain tear-jerker...but worth a 'dekko' for the content...!!!
Special Mention: A scene where Eckhart 'n Aniston use a telephone truck to watch a rock concert is neatlyl done.
"when one thing ends, something else begins." one of a simple yet nice advice you will get from this movie. ^____^
: a must watch to those whom has lost their loved ones forever.. ohh and tissues for those easily getting wet.. tears that is..
I was expecting Aniston in more challenging roles. Eckhart was quite believable, really liked his performance towards the ending. Overall, the movie is quite dull; some parts were quite emotional and touching.
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Love Happens is as lazy and offhand as its title, and as far as any chemistry between Aniston and Eckhart is concerned, nothing happens.full review
Love Happens--but not much else in this heartfelt but dull romantic dirge.full review
Not that the grieving process shouldn't be addressed in a movie, but this one feels increasingly cooked up.full review
Love Happens is a weepie about the grieving process, mainly my own. Two hours of my life have been brutally stolen from me, and I need closure.full review
A limp romantic drama that occasionally lifts its drowsy head to attempt a wan smile, a picture that starts out being harmlessly dull and ends, somehow, in a place that feels insultingly manipulative.full review
The film has an uneven tone, unsure whether to mock [Eckhart's] rudimentary words of wisdom or play up his good intentions.full review
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