|
| 
| Director: Richard Lagravenese
Actors: Gerard Butler, Hillary Swank, Lisa Kudrow, Gina Gershon, James Marsters
Studio: Warner Bros.
Buy New: $3.99
Rating:  162 reviews
Sales Rank: 156
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Video On Demand
Running Time: 127 Minutes
ASIN: B00190OHD6
Theatrical Release Date: December 21, 2007
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 162
Previews were misleading--- December 31, 2007
M. J. Ward (Heartland Of The USA)
22 out of 26 found this review helpful
So here is the thing. I don't watch many regular television programs so
have never seen some of the supporting cast and their trademark 'acts.'
I have never read the novel, P.S, I Love You. Or any other Ahern
writings. Never have seen any of the actors except Hilary Swank, Gerard
Butler and Kathy Bates. I don't know anything about walk-up apartments
in New York. (Seemed to bug some people.) I'm not an 'expert' on Irish
accents.
I caught the film for the second time 12/30 at the 10:35 a.m. showing;
there was an amazing crowd for a Sunday morning. The projection was
perfect. No microphones (complaints on some boards) on view. The sound
was great. That end song over the credits is a winner! And I loved it
more that I did the first time on the opening Friday morn, the 21st.
Holly is a real person, imperfect and annoying at times. Hilary Swank
is perfect. Those who want a 'babyface" child/woman to play Holly are
not living in the real world. There are more look-a-likes for Hilary
than the usual cookie-cutter cute young things Hollywood usually casts.
And Hilary has the chops to make us understand this childish woman and
how she starts the healing and growing up, with her Gerry's memory to
help.
I loved Lisa Kudrows questions to potentials. Very funny. I loved
Holly's quirky sister and thought she brought energy and sunshine to
her scenes. The boat scene is cliche' but funny all the same.
I still say the ballpark scene was not needed. They could have cut it
and the expense, and had the reading of the letter as voice-over.
Daniel and Holly 'were over' in the restaurant, and the audience knows
it. Daniel is an interesting "other man" and a new type. More
interesting than usual. But did anyone really think they would end up
together? Not me.
Bates is always good, but I just don't see that her part is 'wonderful'
as others keep saying. It's a part Bates can do in her sleep. The
Mother had never reconciled to the marriage and seemed waspish. Holly
had to overlook her disapproval while trying to find her way with her
husband.
I wonder how many scenes with James Marstars and Gina Gershon were left
on the cutting room floor. They were hardly in the film.
And Jeffrey Dean Morgan, although good looking in a grinny-goofy way,
hardly has any lines to say. And they are one-note. So not a great
impression.
The cinematography is gorgeous, from the streets of New York to the
Irish countryside.
Our audience today clapped when the 'Mustang Sally" scene started. More
energy and excitement there than in all the rest of the film. Gerry
Butler is Mr. Wonderful. Singing, flirting, great body language, and a
delicious deep kiss, at last. *sigh* I've upgraded my rating to a 9
from a 7.
Postcript: I didn't read this book and I have promised myself that I
will never buy a book thinking I will see it on film. Never happens. I
have promised myself I will not see every preview and teaser of a film
before I go to the theater.
The previews of PSILY were clips chopped up from 5 to 10 seconds and
did not show what the scenes they were from were about. I went thinking
I was seeing quite a different film, just from all the clips we were
able to see online and on TV. My first viewing was clouded by that
fact. I did not see what the preview seemed to say I should be seeing.
From now on I will go in like I did for "Phantom Of The Opera" -
knowing nothing, never having seen a preview. But I knew I loved the
music.
Or last years "The Departed." I had never even heard of it and went
because I wanted to see the "300" preview on a big screen. But I loved
it.
This has taught me a lesson. I've seen one preview of "Nims Island" -
the next Butler film, out in April, and love what I see. Don't want to
read the book. I'll not be watching or reading about the film. Don't
want any more information than I have right now. That way, it is just
me and what's on the screen - and that's what it's all about. One
person in the dark, reacting to what the director, crew and actors have
made for them. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. :) Jane
 Holiday Confection Falls Flat December 26, 2007
Rocky Raccoon (Boise, ID)
16 out of 25 found this review helpful
There's nothing like a good confection to go along with the holidays. And there's nothing more that I'd like to do than enjoy a film like `P.S. I Love You'. The previews show everything inviting: A widow woman on the mend, a mystery with chain letters sent posthumously, the comic return of Lisa Kudrow, a heart-warming story about learning to live and love again after a loved one's death. There's even a performance by Kathy Bates.
The movie starts with a likable premise: Gerry (Gerard Butler), a fun-loving pub singer and Irish immigrant dies of brain cancer and leaves his wife, Holly (Hillary Swank) to grieve immobile in her Brooklyn apartment. Sounds good so far. I came into the story thinking I might get the female flick (or male sensitive movie) version of `The Ultimate Gift'. There were some problems with that movie, but the aspect of mystery with a heart is a real draw.
Holly mourns for weeks, letting her apartment go. Her mother (Bates) and her best friend (Kudrow) try to snap her out of it. On her thirtieth birthday, balloons and a cake are delivered, complete with a tape recorder with Gerry's voice intact, telling her she's to follow the instructions from a series of letters meant to ease her grieving and move on in life.
At Irish Teddy's Bar where he used to sing, bartender, Daniel (Harry Connick, Jr.) is the kind of jerk women love to hate, but tries to make a move while Holly's on the mend. She goes out on the town and takes a trip to Ireland and connects with Gerry's family, but the film mostly falters. The trouble is time is needed for these wounds, and the movie almost makes the four seasons of her grieving in real time.
Unfortunately the movie didn't live up to the previews. Here's why: If the film were nearly as well edited as the trailor, it would flown better. There's one speed they know best and that's slow. Sometimes it's essential; at others it's deadly. The material is drawn out; it's spotty for mirth and warmth. There's a joke here, a letdown there. The movie lingers over every development. The flashbacks don't help the film much, either. The delivery mainly feels forced.
Swank gives a heartfelt performance that clearly identifies our sympathies for her plight, and Bates is as believable as ever as the hard-boiled mother, who underneath her exterior shines a true and loving heart. Lisa Kudrow still has a likable return, even if the movie's timing gives her short shrift. In comparison to his role in 'Bug,' Harry Connick, Jr. shows a real acting range. Similarly, Gerard Butler shows his repertoire from feisty sword and sandal king in '300' to a likable character, worthy of grieving about.
Despite good performances and a good premise, 'P.S. I Love You' fails to connect with the audience. Unlike movies such as 'The Notebook,' and `Ghost' it fails to deliver the emotional depth one would expect from the subject matter with a script and direction that need to be lively at the times the characters and audience need it most.
A cute idea in need of severe editing"-P.S. I need to move along!" December 28, 2007
All Red (USA)
16 out of 24 found this review helpful
Oh well,I am not here to be popular.I am here to be honest,and if ever a film could have used a colon cleanser to get it moving,it would be "P.S. I Love You"!
I usually love films like this.I had seen the trailer enough times, and especially liking Gerard Butler (The Phantom of the Opera (Two-Disc Special Edition) and 300 (Widescreen Edition)) I was primed for an entertaining and heart touching film.Well,it did not work for me,not because of the story itself or the acting,but Good God this film needed some editing!!!!!!!!!! This film moved like my Grandmother used to say,like "Molasses creeping up hill on a cold January day!" For all of it's good intentions "P.S. I Love You" just droned like a wheezing bagpipe! Sorry folks!
 A great love story January 1, 2008
Derrick Dunn (Woodbridge,VA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
After forcing my girlfriend to sit through Walk Hard & Alien Vs. Preadtor 2 I was dragged to see P.S. I Love You and I have to say that I was pleasntly surpised. Unless she's playing a man Hilary Swank in my opinion always plays Hilary Swank in every from The Core to Freedom Writers. Mrs/ Swanks gave one of her better performances as Holly and earned a new respect from me. The chemistry between Swank and Butler is charming and heartbreaking when their love is lost. The emotions are geunine and the tears are earned and not forced unlike some romantic films. I want go into anymore deatil about the filn as the trailers pretty much give away the plot, but if your romantic at heart then this is a film you'll enjoy.
 Two hours of self-pity May 28, 2008
F.Faulkner (Hartford, CT USA)
12 out of 18 found this review helpful
I love Swank & Butler, & Bates.
The movie begins (uncomfortably) with a very contrived fight scene that doesn't work and isn't staged well. Butler, while beautiful, only seems at home in the scene in Ireland. All the other flashbacks never work quite right. Bates is good as the Mom, but all through the movie I felt I was missing something.
The friends setup doesn't work - there's no chemistry between Kudrow, Gershon & Swank. It always seems awkward. Also awkward was the one-night stand Swank has with Billy Gallagher. That just did not seem in keeping with her personality throughout the movie. How odd.
The kareoke scenes were TORTURE.
Literally two-hours of self-pity for a young woman who's lost her husband. Connick Jr.'s Daniel wasn't silly or unlikable enough so you end ticked off because you're led to believe they'll be together.
Not much about this movie was likable. The actor who played Billy Gallagher was very good and him telling Holly stories about Jerry was endearing. That's about the best thing I can say. And the Irish scenery was gorgeous. I can't recommend this movie.
|
|
|
We'll be adding even more exciting features to assist you in the coming year.
Thank you for shopping at the Depot.com online shopping depot.
©2008 Depot.com | |
