Less than Zero!
The worst movie I have seen in years. Hilary Swank completely fails to convince as a grieving widow - and the ridiculous portrayal of Ireland surpasses the worst type of tourist board 'chocolate box' advertising! A complete waste of the considerable talents of Kathy Bates too. Drivel!

A wonderful film!
I haven't read the book but I watched the film last night and loved it.

After reading other people's reviews its become obvious that the book and film are nothing alike. But the point is, the book is the book and the film is the film - you have to look at them differently and go in watching this film with an open-mind. I wasn't sure whether I would like this film at first and remember I haven't read the book, but I love the film but I definitely won't be reading the book because i think it would spoil the film for me now. But not all films are like the books - just look at the Harry Potter films - you can't compare them to the books at all because the books are amazing and the films...they leave far to much out and change things and you have to go into the films with an open mind with what they're going to do - no point comparing them to the books because the films are always going to be different.

If you haven't read the book, WATCH THIS FILM!! It's so heart-warming, and sad and funny at the same time, especially if you love chick-flicks you'll love this. It will make you laugh and believe me it'll make you cry...especially the bit near the end where she runs to her mum suddenly realising she is alone now....so so sad!! Gerry is the PERFECT man in this film...seriously...you can't get more perfect - leaving notes and i love his singing especially "Galway Girl" - and how they met - so sweet!

Seriously watch this film...it may not be close to reality for some people but believe me, its the most lovely, most sad, most sweet, most heart-warming film...and I loved it!

beautiful
I have not found many films that will make me cry, but this film is so beautiful and touching that I cried through most of it! The story is sad yet comedic, and acted with class and sensitivity- It isn't a typical chick-flick, and therefore is well worth spending 2 hours to watch

if I could give this film a 0 I would
I have never watched a film that has made me cringe as much as this one. Watching Hilary Swank try to cry...listening to one of the worst Irish accents ever...being exposed to a series of priceless and nonsensical quotes such as 'if we're all alone we're together' made myself and the people I was watching the film with want to die. I have to confess to not having read the book, but after watching the film I am no more tempted to read the book than I am to watch the film again. Appalling acting coupled with terrible camera work made this film painful to watch. Major raspberry bowing material. Utter crap.

P.S. I love cheesy films!
Okay, what is it about oscar winners who follow -up with a string of stinkers? Hilary Swank after Million Dollar Baby decided to try 'sexy' and ends up looking like a Shallow Hal version of Julia Roberts.Or maybe she just wanted some easy money cuddling up to Mr. Butler. Nevertheless, a very silly plot, with a back-up cast that looks comotose, especially the crooner Harry Connick Jr. who seems to be as perplexed by the script as the audience. Predicatable and squirmingly bad throughout I give it 2 stars for an ending that departs from Rom-com utopia formulaic.

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