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Wishful Thinking

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

If you want to see a fun romantic comedy, I recommend this movie. After Max (James LeGros) turns down his girlfriend Elizabeth's (Jennifer Beals) idea of marriage, the relationship takes an ugly turn. Max begins to think she is having an affair. This suspicion is strengthened by the testimony of Lena (Drew Barrymore)--who wants to be more than friends with Max--after she confirms that she saw Liz with another man. This movie is also sweetened by the seemingly small role of Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) who delivers great comedy the way only he can.

I would skim the first 2 chapeter of this movie for the plot and move to Elizabeth's chapter. This has to be the best part of the movie. Jon Stewert (of Daily Show fame) excells as the Boyfriend every sane girl would want. He sure swept me of my feet. The other actors were pretty good too, I liked Elizabeth, the cheater you can't help but love. All in all the end was a great movie...

If you liked Drew Barrymore in her Mad Love punk phase, than I suggest you rent this movie. Drew fans won't be disappointed, she is featured more in this film unlike her other current direct-to-video Best Men. She's one of the main characters, however this movie is told from three different characters, so you have to wait for Drew in the second act to tell her part till you see much of her. And then trust me there's no regrets. She plays a young woman who is trying to contol her destiny to get the man she loves ( James LeGros ), whose girlfriend ( Jennifer Beals ) is possibly cheating on him.

A STORY ABOUT TWO COUPLES NOT QUITE READY TO GET MARRIED. ONE COUPLE LIVING TOGETHER AND HE WON'T TAKE THE NEXT STEP. THE OTHER COUPLE, SHE HAS HER EYE ON THE OTHER COUPLES GUY. IN THE END THERE IS NOT FUTURE FOR THESE COUPLES BUT A HAPPY EDING FOR THE STORY AND THE GIRLS. IN THIS MOVIE JENNIFER BEALS OUT SHINES DREW BARRIEMORE. JM

you will like this movie, if you like unconventional cinema. I've loved Jennifer Beals, as a huge fan !

This is advertised as a Drew Barrymore movie, but she gets very little screen time. Most of her dialog is trite and it is clear that she is not having much fun. As for being a comedy, I found very little to laugh about, it was just sad and too close to real life.

I like Drew Barrymore, but my reason for renting this movie was Jon Stewart. Jon has a terrific comedic timing, and he shines whenever he's on screen. A proof of that is that the Daily Show got much, much better since he started hosting it. As for this particular movie, it has a slow start, and the first part is the hardest to get through. But once we move on to the second things start connecting, and culminate in a sweet ending where everything falls in place. And of course, Jon has his winning charm on!

This movie is very creative and entertaining. First time director Adam Park is a talent to watch in the future! Thoroughly enjoyed this film.

I adored this movie. The only people who wouldn't enjoy this romp through a group's romantic problems are the one's who can not follow a plot well. If you can sit down to a movie and watch it with even half your brain, you'll understand the plot line and the cute little quirks it takes. Any Jon Stewart fan, myself included, would love this movie. It's one of my favorite movies, I just got it today and I've already watched it 3 times : ) I recomend this to everyone!

Jon Stewart and Drew Barrymore are the reason I bought this film, but I must say Jon is very funny and cute and needs a bigger role. Drew has had lots of practice in the spotlight so give Jon a chance. He can do alot more along with The Daily Show.