Forces of Nature
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Movie Reviews of Forces of Nature
Movie Review: A TERRIFIC MOVIE!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Best movie I ever saw. Ben and Sandra are a great pairMovie Review: Stormy weather brings tranquil seas
Summary: 4 Stars
_Forces of Nature_ is an exploration into the nature of happiness. It posits the somewhat controversial notion that personal truth can be discovered through infidelity, and that life's answers are to be found in random acts of nature. Some may well find these suppositions difficult to swallow, and may discover nothing redeeming in the ultimate conclusions of the piece.I, however, found the film charming and plausible. I very much like the weather metaphors, and the fact that, for the brief time the movie charts, the characters seem to have no power over what's happening to them. It is that surrender to the uncontrollable which, in satisfying irony, ultimately brings stability and genuine change to the characters' lives. The director amplifies the meaning of this metaphor through the clever use of special effects in a way usually reserved to science fiction films. It's a very interesting technique to find in a romantic comedy. Unfortunately, to speak specifically about it would be to give away the ending, Suffice it to say that it's a great example of how special effects can be used to bring emotional impact to a film, not just to create worlds.
If there is a fault to the film, it is that the chemistry between Affleck and Bullock works so very well, that it is emotionally difficult to understand why Affleck would find his bride-to-be, played by Maura Tierney, worthy of marriage. It is as if the filmmakers would have us simply believe that if Tierney and Affleck got to the point of a wedding, the relationship must necessarily be a strong one. Of course, we can accept that, but somehow the strength of that relationship is never quite *shown*. Without a demonstration of the Tierney's attractive qualities, some of the film's conclusions don't make emotional sense to us-even if they're perfectly sensible.
Still, the film is a great date movie, and may well have special meaning to couples who met in random ways. Its well-crafted enough that it could be on some people's `favorite romance' list, and I doubt many would find it unenjoyable. It's definitely one of the top 20 romantic comedies I've seen.
(DVD notes: A somewhat bland collection of extra features is made disappointing by uninteresting deleted scenes and the absence of director's commentary. Luckily, the behind-the-scenes featurette is worth a gander.)
Movie Review: Irresistible Forces
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a really entertaining movie about two people who by fate are put together, they are completely different. One is a free spirit who lives by the codes of her own rules (Sarah, played by Sandra Bullock), and the other is a man who is about to get married and plays by the rules and basically fears change (Ben, played by Ben Affleck). Ben and Sarah are on a flight on its way to Savannah, but the plane has an accident. Ben is on his way to a wedding, and Sarah has to go to Savannah to claim $25 grand by selling a donut shops she owns. They hitch a ride in a rental car with a guy named Vic who smokes pot, and they are later caught and held, eventually released. Other events occur, such as them hitcing a ride with a real estate bus, pretending to be married so they can find their way down to Savannah. She lies about them being married, and him being a doctor. Of course they spar heads a few times, he is uneasy with her carefree attitude and she wants him to live a little more. Their lies catch up with them and put them in compromising positions, prompting Ben to strip in a gay bar for money to buy a car, so they can leave this town before they are arrested for fraud and not paying their motel bill. There's lots going on, and fate doesn't seem to be on their side. Ben takes this to mean he shouldn't get married, everyone gives him bad advice on marriage, and he is starting to doubt his intentions as well. We later find out Sarah is married and has a child from a previous marriage, who she had not seen in 2 years. She wants to give him the money she is after, but we find out her child was taken away from her, which is basically a sore spot for her. In the end, when Ben thinks he is going to dump his bride, he makes it and decides to marry her in Hawaii...and Sarah is reunited with her son and seems to be on the road to reconciliation with him.The movie was fun to watch, with all the twists and turns from nowhere, the road trip from hell basically. Bullock as usual is a strong addition to the cast and Affleck isn't too bad either. It's a fun romantic comedy most people will love if you are a fan of the genre.
Movie Review: Forces of Nature DVD Review: Interesting chemistry
Summary: 4 Stars
"Forces of Nature", interesting chemistry between two talented actors with a slightly above average love story.I was first recommended the movie by a friend. I guess many of us guys who plan to get married should watch this movie because it does hit straight for your heart.
The movie itself is not the greatest love story but it's nevertheless pretty good. I wondered before the movie on how the chemistry between Affleck and Bullock would be and in my opinion the two did pretty well for their characters.  The movie showed a lot of colors but many times it's dark. I wonder why the director chose this and thus I wish they added a director's commentary with this DVD.
According to the booklet, this movie was shot before Affleck's popularity which was interesting. The special effects for the movie are well done and sound good in your 5.1 digital surround system. But where the movie is a little above average and the sound and video well done (I noticed just a little artifacts but nothing severe).
A letdown for the DVD was in the extras department. Hardly any. But I have seen worse and I'm just glad they included the deleted scenes, trailers and featurette.
The alternative ending was quite interesting and I'm glad they left it out. It would of ruined the movie I think.
All in all, it's your average love story on DVD but I give it a slightly above average rating for the twist and the ending.
For those who have friends who are thinking about marriage and thinks about it continuously like I have, let your friend borrow the DVD or tell him to buy it. Because this movie in a way somewhat makes us evaluate our own relationships.
Movie Review: Kinda Cute, But. . . . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
The traveling plot seemed like a take-off of 'Trains, Planes, and Automobiles' - traveling from NY to Savannah vs traveling from Chicago to NY. Same sequence: airplane delays, then train occurrence, then bus, then jalopy-type car. But, since I totally enjoyed the Steve Martin movie, I also enjoyed 'Forces of Nature'. The writer even threw in some weather and fire, same as 'Trains, Planes, and Automobiles'. Because of the similarities, I rated it four stars instead of five.
I thought the movie was cute and I like both Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck. I saw the movie as being typical of infatuation with a good-looking person to whom we've been thrown together with for a brief unlikely encounter and of indecisiveness prior to the marrage ceremony , but Ben was, indeed, committed to his fiance and to his future, which was a positive attribute on his behalf.
Unlike some other reviewers who stated commitment was void, I felt it was very much stated in this movie, in spite of other's around them having their own relationships fall apart.
Sarah's life was to be her son and her relationship with him - to build it up after some years of absence. The movie ended correctly. Everyone got what they wanted.
Gail Gupton, Author: The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment and Seekers of Truth.