I do not know what reviews some critics gave for this film but it was probably horrendous because critics seem to have their own definitions of what a movie should be about from the films they've enjoyed early on in their lives/careers. I also bet that the reviews are horrible because they have seen these actors in other performances and have been somehow annoyed by them therefore becoming slightly biased. I myself am biased towards/against some actors, directors and even certain film critics.
This movie in particular offers many styles and direction that have been used before in other much more acclaimed films (I will not name any because truthfully nothing comes to mind). What I appreciated about this film is it's simplicity in terms of telling it's story. It runs a straight line that doesn't use much dreamlike flashbacks, dream sequences and it doesn't even try to become innovative. A movie that runs like a well told story with no flashy effects that could deter the watcher from what we're supposed to be paying attention to... the story. I could understand why people should not like this as much as I do and I don't blame them. We each have our own vision of what we want and I like this movie.
Focusing on the movie, I think that all the main characters are well developed. Dylan McDermott, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker have a strange and yet wonderful chemistry together (Although not all of the characters know each other, their scenes are actually realistically acted). Scenes, from the watching of the fictitious TV show by the two leads to the scene which they finally meet is so unexpected that it is realistic.
In conclusion, I have to say that watching this was a pleasant experience (although many cliched dialogue and situations). People should see it with an open mind and try to enjoy.
This movie in particular offers many styles and direction that have been used before in other much more acclaimed films (I will not name any because truthfully nothing comes to mind). What I appreciated about this film is it's simplicity in terms of telling it's story. It runs a straight line that doesn't use much dreamlike flashbacks, dream sequences and it doesn't even try to become innovative. A movie that runs like a well told story with no flashy effects that could deter the watcher from what we're supposed to be paying attention to... the story. I could understand why people should not like this as much as I do and I don't blame them. We each have our own vision of what we want and I like this movie.
Focusing on the movie, I think that all the main characters are well developed. Dylan McDermott, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker have a strange and yet wonderful chemistry together (Although not all of the characters know each other, their scenes are actually realistically acted). Scenes, from the watching of the fictitious TV show by the two leads to the scene which they finally meet is so unexpected that it is realistic.
In conclusion, I have to say that watching this was a pleasant experience (although many cliched dialogue and situations). People should see it with an open mind and try to enjoy.