Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Cooktopi The acting in this movie is really good.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Jeffrey Welch Yes I know, its a movie about the world of amateur singers and the disparate personalities that flock from around the country to win the big jackpot. If you are reading this then chances are that you have already seen the movie so there is no need to rehash it now. The one thing that I truly enjoyed, however, was the absolutely believable friendship that develops between the characters of Todd Woods and Reggie Kane. Sure, there are other good aspects of this movie, such as surprisingly good acting from Huey Lewis and a very low key, quirky representation of his daughter, played by Gwenneth Paltrow. This movie didn't enchant the critics upon its release...and judging by its box office performance, not much of the country either...but there is something very sublime about, not only the subject matter, but also the method in which this movies elements were pieced together...much like a dramatic jigsaw puzzle. What really made this movie special for me though was the ending. Reggie Kane's final performance and the aftermath...especially with regards to Todd's wife, almost made me weep. I found it very moving and genuine in its execution, and the low-key nature if the acting simply enhanced those qualities. So, to sum up: mediocre movie that has some really great nuances that combine to make a movie that, though slow and draggy at times, makes up for those lapses with the end results. P.S. as usual, Paul Giamatti is perfect! Everything that he gets involved with...with the possible exception of that "re-envisioned" Planet of the Apes...ALWAYS is made better by his presence!

DJJOEINC duets - surprisingly dark comedy about the Karoake circuit-sure there are plot holes and some saccharine moments- but the Paul Giamati/Andre Braugher duo provide plenty of chuckles and even some touching moments- they had good chemistry - Giamati is going thru a major mid-life crisis and randomly picks up parole violator Andre Braugher - I am not doing their story justice- but I try to avoid spoilers.Maria Bello does an excellent job as a singer who bargains her way across the country using her body as collateral.A fun ensemble comedy- inconsistent but worth renting for the Giamatti/Braugher team.The DVD has a dry commentary by the director. B-

bdx3 My friend turned me on to this movie. He played it and didn't say a word. Which is why I was knocked out by the beginning. And it keeps on moving contextually (thank you) - the subplots progress and intertwine with the expertise of an Elmore Leonard novel - as a matter of fact this movie gets as guttural as an Elmore Leonard novel (no complaints). It's got message, music, acting, and editing. So why have we not heard about it? This movie should have been titled "Karaoke". I don't care how much that would have cost - the title alone would have brought in thousands of fans and they would not have been disappointed. Monday morning quarterback? Maybe, but this movie deserved a hell of a lot more promotion than it got.Again, the beginning of this movie is the best beginning I've seen. I'm not sure if this is a spoiler but Gwyneth Paltrow kills - we all know about her acting - I didn't know she could sing. I even accused her of being dubbed by Rickie Lee Jones.

Christopher Mace I saw this the other night/morning. It was on after that 16 years' celebration of The Royal Variety Performance and I fully intended to go to bed, but watched the first scenes anyway. Then the next, and so on. By halfway through I had DEFINITELY got into it big time. Gwyneth Paltrow is the only actor in it I'm familiar with, but the characters that made me keep watching were so obviously Todd and Reggie. Todd more than Reggie because he became less stuffy and businessey and almost a noncomformist, and being a Goth, that was great to see. His views on America can easily be said to mean Everywhere and he was so chilled, and the music really gave him meaning. Reggie was just lovable. The music, encompassing so many different decades and styles, was a beauty to hear and, though I can't carry a note myself, if there's anyone out there willing to try to teach me, gimme a ring, heheh.