Tag Archives: romantic comedy

Say When (2014) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 27, 2016 by garethrhodes

Say When (2014) Directed by Lynn Shelton. With Keira Knightley, Sam Rockwell, Chloë Grace Moretz and Ellie Kemper.  Never judge a romantic-comedy by its title. Recently, I have enjoyed Man Up and now this, Lynn Shelton’s Say When (originally titled Laggies – eih!?), … Continue reading →

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Man Up (2015) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 1, 2016 by garethrhodes

Man Up (2015) Directed by Ben Palmer. With Lake Bell and Simon Pegg.  Under the direction of Ben Palmer (known best for The Inbetweeners), Man Up is a bright n’ breezy Brit-com starring Lake Bell and Simon Pegg, who find … Continue reading →

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Secretary (2002) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on March 24, 2015 by garethrhodes

Secretary (2002) Directed by Steven Shainberg. With Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader, Jeremy Davies and Lesley Ann Warren. There is a film about a young woman who goes to work for an enigmatic man called Mr Grey. Mr Grey has a penchant … Continue reading →

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About Time (2013) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on June 2, 2014 by garethrhodes

About Time (2013) Directed by Richard Curtis. With Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay Duncan, Tom Hollander, Vanessa Kirby, Will Merrick and Margot Robbie. For his third directorial offering, Richard Curtis returns to the silver screen with … Continue reading →

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When Harry Met Sally (1989) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on March 4, 2014 by garethrhodes

When Harry Met Sally (1989) Directed by Rob Reiner. With Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby. The first thing that most people automatically think of, when prompted to reflect on Rob Reiner’s razor sharp rom-com, When Harry … Continue reading →

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Tin Cup (1996) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 27, 2014 by garethrhodes

Tin Cup (1996) Directed by Ron Shelton. With Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson, Rex Linn, Linda Hart and Dennis Burkley. This second sports-themed collaboration between director, Ron Shelton, and actor, Kevin Costner – the first being Bull … Continue reading →

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Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 16, 2014 by garethrhodes

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Directed by Nora Ephron. With Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Rita Wilson, Frances Conroy and David Hyde Pierce. Nora Ephron’s tale of love and destiny aims to capture the same sense of old-school Hollywood magic … Continue reading →

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Pretty Woman (1990) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on February 1, 2014 by garethrhodes

Pretty Woman (1990) Directed by Garry Marshall. With Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. It’s easy to form a cynical view about Garry Marshall’s Hollywood fantasy, Pretty Woman. A rich investment banker (Richard Gere), picks up a vulnerable prostitute (Julia Roberts) … Continue reading →

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The American President (1995) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on December 19, 2013 by garethrhodes

The American President (1995) Directed by Rob Reiner. With Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen and Michael J. Fox.   Anyone familiar with Aaron Sorkin’s celebrated TV drama, The West Wing will recognise many similarities with Rob Reiner’s romantic drama, … Continue reading →

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Shopgirl (2005) Film Review by Gareth Rhodes

Posted on May 26, 2013 by garethrhodes

Shopgirl (2005) Directed by Anand Tucker. With Claire Danes, Steve Martin and Jason Schwartzman. Based on a novella by comedy actor Steve Martin, Shopgirl is a drama/comedy that explores the complexities of a love triangle between three very different Los … Continue reading →

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