Then She Found Me
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Movie Reviews of Then She Found Me
Movie Review: A lovely, satisfying adult romance
Summary: 4 Stars
Helen Hunt's first motion picture directorial outing is an imperfect but emotionally satisfying work. I can't think of a recent romantic comedy that even comes close to the honesty of the feelings portrayed here.
This is not one of those movies that throw the characters into unreal situations where they then proceed to act as no on in real life would act. The scene in which Ben breaks up with April (I'm not giving anything away -- it's in the trailer) is so genuine in the way it shows April reaching out to Ben for comfort even as he's breaking her heart. It takes a mature storyteller and two excellent actors (Hunt and Broderick) to get that right. Colin Firth is pitch-perfect as April's other love interest. Bette Midler has a few "Divine Miss M" moments, where she is clearly "performing" (i.e., delivering lines as "lines" rather than as credibly spontaneous dialog) but even those moments work since it is consistent with her talk-show-host character who is so used to being "on." Ben Shenkman is superb. Even Salman Rushdie's odd appearance works.
As a 40-something year old woman, I have watched with some dismay as more and more movies and TV shows focus on the purported need of mature women to have biological children, often dismissing adoption as an equally-rewarding choice. Although this film starts there, it goes in far more interesting directions with a delightfully surprising ending.
My only quibble with the film is that the time frames seem off, suggesting some careless editing, perhaps? April frequently comments on how much time has passed from one event to another and. frankly, it doesn't add up in a coherent way.
Movie Review: Pleasantly surprised
Summary: 4 Stars
I was pleasantly surprised. I found Hunt's directoral debut at least as wonderful as Sarah Polley's (and the critics swooned over her effort) and the acting in Then She Found Me just as good as in Away From Me - if not better. I like 'little films' that don't try to be more than they are and that 'stay in character' themselves(Gods and Monsters comes to mind) and here the directing was sweet and even(great mood music) and dialogue quite touching and very sharp in places, (expecially where April makes up with the Colin character.. Don't recall that in the book. Wonderful!) In the book, if I recall, Midler's part was 'over the top' but this actress was nicely restrained to suit the movie's mood, the love interest in the book, again, if I recall was homely, (Fred Gwynne came to mind when I read it) but Firth's more fun to look at than Mr. Munster and in this movie he's closer to his Fever Pitch character than the stuff upper class Brit one..... indeed, this movie shows a different side of him. I actually purchased this as soon as it was out on CD because a friend had seen the movie in the cinema and remarked on Firth's different turn. But what I was reminded of, most, watching this film is that Hunt is an amazing actress, and there are many unforgettable moments from her in this movie.
Movie Review: What happened to Aprils sensitivity and love at the end?
Summary: 4 Stars
To start I loved this movie, Helen Hunt used a wonderful cast - not a bad actor amoung them. Colin Firth of course is absolutely spot on his part! He takes you into Franks head and your heart breaks for him when he sees April has cheated on him. Every movie I see him in I am amazed all over again how he can take you on such a ride as any character he is playing.
Helen Hunt great job on your directorial debut.
What I could not understand was the adoption at the end. Here you have two beautiful very young children starved for a mothers love - why wouldn't you surround Jimmy Ray and Ruby with all the love you have and continue to try to have a child with beautiful Frank?? This new addition to the family will take attention away from two already needy children.
I still watch the movie at least once a week because Helen Hunt, Bette Medler, Colin Firth, and Freddie are so great in their roles. Matthew Broderick does a great job as the man child. But the end just always upsets me. But as I said at the beginning I really do love the movie well worth purchasing - it has made a wonderful addition to my Colin Firth collection.
Movie Review: Not your typical Hollywood comedy - lots of heart and some tears
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a comedy that does not ask you to suspend your belief and laugh at contrived situations. Each one of the characters - Hunt (a 39 year old childless women who was dumped by her husband but who still longs for a biological child of her own), Firth (a divorced father of two young children who is still recovering from his failed marriage), Broderick (an immature ex-husband who does not know what he wants), and Midler (a local celebrity who is doing all she can to gain the acceptance and love of her daughter whom she had abandoned during infancy) are flawed in their own ways. Yet, I can empathize with each one of them and find them all likable. The plot is different and in my opinion richer and better and more realistic than that of the typical Hollywood comedy. What makes this a good movie is that I do care what happens to each of the characters! The bittersweet situations in the movie were just the icing on the cake.Movie Review: A little bit of Firth heaven
Summary: 4 Stars
A lovely little film featuring 2 of my favorite actors - Bette Midler and Colin Firth. Both were in fine form! Ms. Midler's comic timing is impeccable. And if you are a Firth fan - there is much to enjoy here. It's nice to see Mr. Firth get a chance to move beyond the repressed Englishman (which he does exceptionally well.) He seems very relaxed in the role - as if he is having quite a bit of fun (although I find it hard to believe Ms. Hunt's character could have ever been "torn" between Firth and Matthew Broderick. That was a bit beyond my ability to "suspend disbelief";) Salman Rushdie as the gynocologist was an inspired bit of fun;) And finally, Ms. Hunt - please eat something. I enjoy your work - but I was visually distracted by the protruding bones. Then She Found Me