Forces of Nature
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Movie Reviews of Forces of Nature
Movie Review: Good conversation piece
Summary: 3 Stars
I'll spare the plot summary since there are already 72 reviews as of this writing so I'll write on the jist of the movie. Remove all the unrealistic scenes and this movie is basically a good conversation piece for you and your lover (wife, girlfriend, whatever) because it has to do with choices in relationships. Yes, the movie will reflect the basic sentiment prevalent nowadays regarding marriage which is basically that a successful one is a crap shot. But for those who have been run over by that train before we all know that relationships are work.
So jumping from partner to partner when things don't go the way you thought or want them too and you decide that you're "not happy" just doesn't really work for the average person. All you end up doing is carry your emotional baggage to the next relationship as Sarah's character slowly unfolded. Bottom line is that Ben went through a classic infatuation episode but in the end he did the nobler thing.
If you think that marriage is going to be a perpetual dose of dopamine that will leave you elated and euphoric every day of your life then think again. You have to both make it work and keep reminding each other of what brung you together in the first place before the kids, in-laws, and career.
As for the best acting, Sandra Bullock took the prize. I enjoyed seeing her free spirited bohemian side. She basically made Ben look good.
Ironically enough though, this movie was done before the Beniffer drama - remember that? He basically had the "forces of nature" in the form of paparazzi to help him walk away from that one. Not exactly the same ending as in this movie.
Movie Review: Sandra! Make better films please!
Summary: 3 Stars
Yet again the talents of the wonderful Sandra Bullock are wasted in an average movie. Ben Affleck plays Ben who is on his way to his wedding but gets stuck with the kooky Sarah (Bullock) when their plane crashes. Then a manic road journey takes place as together they attempt to reach their destination. Except the journey never is that manic and the comedy is constrained somewhat by some drama elements. To give the film credit it is beautifully shot, almost to the point of distraction. Sandra is lost in dodgy make up as the wacky Sarah who serves as a temptation to uptight Ben. The fact that they inspire each other is predicatable, but the ending is not. That this film is billed as a romantic comedy is not quite accurate. It is not funny enough, there is the dramatic edge to the story that is almost more effective and the romance is not supplied in the usual way. This is the stumbling block, if the film makers had chosen which route they wanted to take this could have been an outstanding film. What we are left with instead is an enjoyable but unremarkable way to waste 90 minutes.Movie Review: Wrong Love Story
Summary: 3 Stars
The story is fairly simple. A groom on his way from New York City to Savannah, Georgia gets thrown together with a beautiful but reckless girl. They started out on the same flight but engine problems prevent their departure. They work together to try and find their way south. This provides for some amusement along the way as they get themselves from or mess to another but that is not the real story. The real story is how they fall for each other. This is particularly bad timing since the groom is expected to be a "groom" the next day.
The two seem mismatched and they are. Even so, each helps the other along. What gets in the way is faithfulness. It discloses nothing secret to say that the groom has second thoughts. Sandra Bullock has that effect on men. The real story is in how those second thoughts are handled.
This is by no means a great film but it does have its moments. Besides, Sandra is worth watching just for the scenery.
Movie Review: Watchable, but forgetable
Summary: 3 Stars
The concept was great placing this unlikely pair together. Individually they both have charimsa. They could not escape a movie that wasn't that bad on paper, but bad, very bad in execution. What should have been funny scenes were left a bit hollow. The scene where he is undressing in a gay man's club should have been funny, it wasn't. Both stars in their own right are very good. An inplausible plot, just makes it difficult to carry on. One bright spot in this film was some very creative camera work. Personally this is worth watching on TV if it just happens to come on, but unless you are a fan of ether Ben or Sandra I would pass on this one.Movie Review: No consequences?
Summary: 3 Stars
Forces of Nature starts out as a fun romantic comedy, but as much fun as it was to watch Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock have a good time, I couldn't help being disapointed with Ben Affleck's character. Both he and his fiancée, Maura Tierney were tempted to cheat on each other, except Ben's fiancée's conscience holds her back, while only timing holds back Ben. I felt bad for Maura Tierney's character. She trusted her fiancée and he let her down, and yet there was a happy ending for all. Well, all but those watching the film.