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Someone Like You [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)


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A Pretty, but Average, RomCom
Review date: 2007-05-08 Rating: 6 out of 10

Jane (Ashley Judd) is an intelligent, attractive woman satisfied in her job on a daytime chat show, working alongside the apparently insensitive, womanising bachelor Eddie (Hugh Jackman). When Ray (Greg Kinnear) is joins the crew Jane feels an obvious attraction but soon learns he is in already in a relationship going on four years. They embark on a discreet affair when Ray reveals he is unsure of his current relationship and make preparations to live together after Ray drops his old girlfriend. Pretty soon though, Ray breaks it off with Jane, leaving her homeless and broken-hearted, so through necessity Jane moves in with Eddie. Whilst trying to understand Ray's desertion and Eddie's behaviour, Jane reads a report on an experiment in cattle breeding that seems to suggest a bull will not mate with the same cow twice. From this evidence, Jane formulates a similar old cow/new cow theory about male attitudes to women, creating a series of complications that escalate until the final denouement.

The cast are all quite competent and attractive, with Ashley Judd looking somewhat like a milder-mannered Angelina Jolie. I thought Ellen Barkin's role was very subtle, but you can see in the DVD extras a great scene of physical comedy that was cut from the film. The general pace is good and the comedy is comfortable/inoffensive.

However, I had a couple of big problems with the film - firstly, the audience is expected to feel sympathy for Jane when she is dumped, yet she began the relationship as the 'other woman' (something about which she appears to feel no guilt).

There are only two male characters in the film - Ray and Eddie - and, given their roles, this gives the impression that Jane will fall in love with any man that shows her attention, so the inherent romance is diminished by this. With Jane as an example, whilst bulls prefer a new cow each time, the film seems to imply that cows will happily accept any bull that stumbles their way.

An additional note - Hugh Jackman does a good job with a limited role and spends a significant portion of the film in his underwear.

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I loved it!
Review date: 2006-09-04 Rating: 10 out of 10

Animal Attraction is basically about Jane, a woman driven to distraction by men who treat her like dirt. She resorts to developing a semi-scientific theory about the puzzles of male behaviour... but soon learns that not all men, like her recurring flame Ray, are slimy, pathetic slugs.
Hugh Jackman is brilliant in this, a perfect antidote to the spineless Ray... Jackman also looks nothing short of hot in black boxers.
This is very definitely a girl's film, a funny, moving rom-com with great performances all round. The soundtrack is also brilliant. A little-known jewel that I can recommend whole heartedly!

Cool Movie - Jackman fan
Review date: 2005-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

What a cool film! Great rom-com and good to watch on your own with big bowl of popcorn or with the girls!

Ashley Judd is excellent in her portrayal of wronged lover. Greg Kinnear oozes slime and Hugh Jackman - well... what can I say... perfect specimen of manhood in black boxers!!

It is a film I watch whenever I need reassurance that not all men are bulls!!

Well worth watching, a true chick flick with fun for the boys too.

This is such a great film for the girls!
Review date: 2004-10-27 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is one of my absolute faves when it comes to the romantic comedies. It is such a funny film that it had me roaring with laughter at some points.

It tells the story of Jane, who after an affair with one of her co-workers, comes to the conclusion that men are all a piece of dirt, (nothing new there then!) and that they have the same behaviour patterns as bulls.

The scientific theory is that once a bull has mated with a cow, no matter if you dress it in sexy lingerie or spray it with another cow's scent, it will never mate with the same cow twice. Jane comes to truly believe this theory applies to men too!

Along the way we have the delightful talents of Greg Kinnear, who plays his snivelling, slimy character fantastically, and of course, Hugh Jackman who just oozes pure sex on legs! Throw into the mix a great performance from Ashley Judd a small but brilliant performance from Marissa Tomei, and you have the perfect recipe for a cosy night in with the girls.

So, who needs a man huh?

MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

WEIRD NAME - VERY COOL MOVIE
Review date: 2004-07-22 Rating: 10 out of 10

Meet Jane goodale, she has everything a girl could possibly want. Great job, nice friends and one hunk of a boyfriend called ray. Everything is perfect. She's living with ray and hving the time of her life until one day he suddenly dumps her.

Heartbroke and homeless Jane decides to write a column which accuses ALL men of being cheaters. But while looking for a place to stay womanizing co-worker- Eddie Alden enters the story. Not only does he give her a place to stay he becomes a perfect person for Jane to study. And as their relationship grows Jane suddenly gets some astounding astartiling news.

One great movie which you MUST see. Plus it's chance to see Hugh Jackman with nothing on except a pair of black boxers. What more could you want?

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Marisa Tomei
Hugh Jackman
Ashley Judd
Ellen Barkin
Greg Kinnear

Creators:
Ashley Judd (Primary Contributor)
Greg Kinnear (Primary Contributor)
Anthony B. Richmond (Cinematographer)
Dana Congdon (Editor)
James Chory (Producer)
Lynda Obst (Producer)
Elizabeth Chandler (Writer)
Laura Zigman (Writer)

Director(s):

Recording label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
EAN: 0024543057642
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2003-01-14
Universal product code (UPC): 024543057642
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001-03-30
Language: English (Original Language)

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