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Did You Hear About the Morgans?

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Watch purely for entertainment--it's well worth a rental,& perhaps purchase. For Sara Jessica Parker & Hugh Grant fans, it's right up your alley. It's funny, even though the situation they find themselves in is a bit off-the-wall. The Wyoming setting is great and used well in applying situations for the couple to re-find themselves. Yes, it's a romance/comedy with a very nice romance HALF that those types of movie lovers will find worthy of 5-stars. The comedy is great also, including even some of the outtakes, and special features, including a bear episode with Hugh Grant getting as close as it takes. By the way, SUBTITLES ARE AVAILABLE.

It's not going to become a "classic" or talked about in years to come, or produce a great number of movie spin-offs. However, after you see the outcome, such a delightful finish, you will perhaps wish for a sequel of say, 15 years later, and see how the relationships are going, and a reunion back with Sheriff Clay Wheeler (Sam Elliott)of Ray, Wyoming, and his packin' wife, Emma (Mary Steenburgen). I really loved that pair and their part in the witness-protection-home-away-from-home. Even some western horsin' around for the horse loving viewers.

It's rated PG--meaning Pretty Good entertainment for the family. Not much violence, no blood, no heavy sex, although the stars are considered sexy, and all the other things that most movie makers seem to think necessary to make a film entertaining. This is one to just give you a fun evening in front of the telly with a home-spun bowl of popcorn and perhaps with luck, beside a significant other. Bottom line-----buy it, rent it, borrow it, whatever works, just don't overlook it. IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT.

Sarah Parker's acting efforts always leave me underwhelmed. So I can't say she disappointed me in this film. I thought she was so-so which is what I always think about her acting. Hugh Grant, however, is a horse of a different color. He is a tremendous comic actor with exquisite timing. When he's got a good script and a good leading lady, he is unbeatable. His ABOUT A BOY is just one example of his performing at the top of his game. Nick Hornby was the writer on ABOUT A BOY though and he is first rate. The screenwriter of this film is no Nick Hornby. The premise is about a Manhatttan couple forced to hide out in the remote West in the witness protection program. They are married but separated yet it is quite obvious they will be getting back together. That's the whole movie. I can't say don't watch it because Grant is funny. He does the most with what he's got. The rest of the movie though is (thankfully) completely forgettable.

The cover says "the perfect date movie!" How is this the perfect date movie? Its about a married couple having issues, because the man (Hugh Grant) cheated on the woman (Sarah Jessica Parker). They're seperated, getting a divorce, then when he appears to talk with her, they end up witnessing the murder of SJP's client.

Then they get stuck in witness protection together. Which is what Hugh wants, and of course SJP wants to get as far away from him as possible. He does what he can to get her back, and I'm sure you can guess how it comes out.

In witness protection, the movie becomes a fish out of water movie, as an Englishman and an upscale New Yorker are stuck in the country town of Ray, Wyoming with a sheriff and his wife the deputy. SJP as a New Yorker out of her element, was very unfunny and it should be so easy for her.

Another big problem with the movie is after seeing movie trailers for it, I felt like I had seen it before. My friends said the same thing. The movie is also REALLY slow. Every good laugh was shown on the commercials, and its a long way between laughs.

Avoid this movie and see Music & Lyrics with Hugh and Drew Barrymore. Actually Drew Barrymore would have made a much funnier New Yorker in the country. Bad acting on SJP's part.

Surprised at the so-so ratings on this movie. My husband and I loved it. It is a more 'mature' romantic comedy - dealing with heavier issues than normal - but written with tremendous depth (Honesty, forgiveness, having the courage to move on, start again, and leave the baggage behind - being human and making mistakes - desperately wanting to be a parent and the stress it causes in a relationship when it doesn't happen - and a love that has the ability to transcend it all - if we can move beyond the pain).

We found it to be very funny - not slap-stick funny, but rather a dry wit which is rather refreshing. There are no car chases or predictable steamy love scenes, this movie is for someone who wants something more with their popcorn - something deeper - more real.

Personally, I don't like SJP, but thought she nailed the part of the character - no question. The wedding vows in the movie are simply wonderful.... I searched for hours to try and find them and did - and have printed them out.

If you exist on Harlequin romances - this movie is not for you....

If your intellect stretches beyond that, give this movie a whirl - we're sure you will enjoy it!!

I honestly don't understand all the negative reviews. I thought this movie was incredibly hilarious and had a great plot. Grant and Parker star as a couple named Paul and Meryl Morgan who are on the verge of divorce. After having dinner, they witness a murder and become new targets for the killer. They are forced to relocate to Ray, Wyoming where nothing too much happens. They take refuge in the home of the Wheelers. The Wheelers show Paul and Meryl how to shoot a gun. While hiding out from the killer, who is hot on their trail, the Morgans begin to rekindle their love. I highly recommend DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?!!!

Did You Hear About the Morgans? isn't your typical romantic comedy but somehow this little movie works. I have always enjoyed writer/director Marc Lawrence's films especially Music & Lyrics. Apparently the director is a fan of Hugh Grant because this is the actor's third movie with Lawrence (the first one being Two Weeks Notice). Grant shares the romantic spotlight with the delightful Sarah Jessica Parker. Their chemistry is not very strong but I still enjoyed this awkward and quirky film. The beginning of the film is kind of wacky but after that, the story becomes more organic and funny. Everyone seems to hate this comedy but I found it rather engaging - check it out sometime!

Meryl and Paul Morgan have been separated for months, but now Paul invites her to dinner, to discuss a possible reconciliation. As fate would have it, they witness a murder, and the following morning, the killer tries to murder Meryl. Into a witness protection program they go, straight from their high powered Manhattan offices to the Wyoming ranch of Sheriff Clay Wheeler and his wife. As the Morgans struggle to cope with the immense changes in their lifestyle, they also have the time to get reacquainted and think about their futures.

Did You Hear About the Morgans is a light romantic comedy, with touches of adventure and danger. It's no Four Weddings and a Funeral, but it's way better than tripe like Forgetting Sarah Marshall or that trash from the Farrelly Brothers. Hugh Grant turns in his usually charming performance, while Sarah Jessica Parker is, well, Sarah Jessica Parker. Sam Elliot comes close to overdoing his old cowhand persona, but Mary Steenberger is delightful as his tough, practical, good hearted wife.

What's not to like? The Morgans is a great choice for a quiet, comfy evening at home.

Love Hugh Grant but I think sometimes your allowed some crappy films under your belt. This isn't a bad movie it's watchable had a good few laughs but tweak a little more with Hughs comic personality it could be more. Sarah is not bad either, but all in all it's not that bad so I'm half and half on this one.

One thing about Did You Hear About the Morgans? that you absolutely MUST immediately realize is that the film *does* improve dramatically after the first 10 minutes. For goodness sake! The first 10 minutes will have viewers believing this is going to be yet another extremely unfunny and typical romance comedy on the part of Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker with a predictably bland storyline, but it's honestly much better than usual.

That is to say, as soon as the storyline develops to where the two of them take a trip to Wyoming to get away from a crazy gunman roaming the New York streets, *this* is when the storyline improves drastically.

Of course you're not supposed to realize that it doesn't make a whole lot of sense why the gunman is targeting Sarah Jessica Parker and Hugh Grant just because they happened to be at the scene of a surprising crime, but who cares about any logical thinking when the storyline is actually surprisingly *funny*, something I've NEVER EVER said about anything either Hugh grant or Sarah Jessica Parker have starred in before.

When the two of them arrive to Wyoming, right away they're greeted by Sam Elliott's character, and even Wilford Brimley makes an appearance later on. What makes the humor work so well is the noticeably distinct subtle style, so pay attention to everything the characters say (particularly at the end of each line) to really notice the jokes.

Hey, I'm really surprised- Did You Hear About the Morgans? is a great comedy.

... with about six thigh-slappingly funny lines. If you like "really sappy love stories" with just a soupçon of menace, here it is for you. Hugh Grant is insufferably fey, Sarah J Sexinthecity is simply insufferable, and the grizzly bear can't act.

But there's one scene where Hugh 'n Sarah go out on a 'date' -- Hugh's ploy for reconciliation -- at the only cafe in Ray, Wyoming, which happens also to be the general store and trading post. They sit down at the oil-clothed table beside the grocery shelves, and Hugh says, "I called ahead to make reservations by the mayonnaise jars." Yee-haw! Broke me up!