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The premise of Love Potion #9--that a magic potion makes the user irresistible to the opposite sex--could be the setup for the crassest sex farce imaginable. Instead, this film is a surprisingly subtle romantic comedy. Nebbishy scientist Paul (Tate Donovan) goes to a Gypsy fortuneteller (Anne Bancroft), who tells him she sees no women in his entire life. To make up for this depressing news, she gives him a few drops of a love potion--number 8. Paul, a biochemist, scoffs; but when his pet cat accidentally gets a taste and attracts every female cat in the neighborhood, he enlists fellow dweeby scientist Diane (Sandra Bullock) to analyze it. After experimenting on monkeys, they decide to test it on themselves; soon Diane is being pursued by handsome Italians in the street and comes close to marrying the Prince of England, while Paul gets a little revenge on a woman who previously rejected him, then embarks on his own love spree. Shortly they discover that they really want each other; but before they can get married, an old boyfriend of Diane returns with his own dose of love potion number 8. Paul's only hope is to get something even more powerful. Love Potion #9 is genuinely clever and sweet, and both Donovan and Bullock work well with the low-key but effective humor of the movie's well-written script. It's a tribute to her talent and her girl-next-door looks that Bullock, unlike most pretty stars dressing down, is effective as both a lovelorn loser and the confident glamour-girl she becomes. Altogether, a charming and enjoyable film. --Bret Fetzer
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Light hearted entertainment -,
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This review is from: Love Potion #9 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Love Potion #9 - Really sweet movie. Tate Donovan is a desperate scientist who has an unusual encounter with a gypsy. He receives a love potion that is guaranteed to change his life. He and a homely (if you can believe that!) colleague - Sandra Bullock - begin to breakdown and study the potion. Of course to do that effectively, they have to try it themselves. The absolute best brush-off is in this movie, and just thinking of it makes me smile. The story is charming and very entertaining. This is a must see for the romantic comedy buff!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such A Sweet Romantic Comedy,
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This review is from: Love Potion #9 (DVD)
This movie is an absolute gem. Anyone is sure to fall in love with these two nerdy "unattractive" science geeks. Having practically nonexistant love lifes, these two nerds conduct an experiment with this "love potion no. 9", and find that it has phenomonal results. Of course, having these two nerds transform into gorgeous people has nothing to do with their success.Watching Bullock and Donovan in their nerdy attire is hilarious. This is an awesome feel good comedy which will have you rooting for the right guy to get the girl. This is a great movie which you will not be disapointed with.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extremely Funny,
This review is from: Love Potion #9 (DVD)
Very fun and funny; look out for the monkey scene at the beginning and the wedding scene at the end - I almost hyperventilated!
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