Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

Megamind To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

Jenna Walter The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

psychcowboy A lot of films try to develop a relationship between characters that viewers can hope for, believe in, and have sympathy for. Take Sleepless in Seattle for example. Excess Baggage worked for me better on that level than even Sleepless; the heat and romantic tension between Silverstone and Del Toro creep up on you much more subtly than Sleepless, and to a stronger point. The scene by the lake where Silverstone says 'do you like my belly' was such understated power and so far from cliché it really hooked me. Likewise the main soundtrack song All Mixed Up is great. Then there is Christopher Walken; he keeps his sinister capabilities remarkably under wraps until you surmise that he throws a thug out a window, without actually seeing it.

statuskuo There is a touching moment that Walken brings to this movie that transcends the material. It's a strange Walken-esque love that only he can muster. And it runs deep for the character of Emily.This was my college girlfriend and I's favorite movie, because it was so off-beat. Like our relationship. It is clearly an agenda movie for Silverstone (as she is also the producer). Something about a father/daughter misunderstanding, cold and distant relationship that some actresses tend to gravitate to. It exists in this movie. There are a lot of "precious" moments. And a lot of nostalgia looking back at it now. Is it a good movie? Yes. It's not's great, but it is entertaining.The chemistry between Benicio & Silverstone is a bit weird at times. Curious to know what in the original script drew Del Toro to the part (as he is known to be elusive to commercial movies).It is a decent time wasting movie on a slow night.

SnoopyStyle Emily (Alicia Silverstone) is a bratty little rich girl. She plans her own kidnapping for $1 Million. Only it doesn't go as plan when her car is stolen by Vincent (Benicio Del Toro) with her stuck in the trunk.Emily is hot and a mess. She's a big piece of both. She pines for her daddy's love. He is a quiet nice thief, and just wants to get away from her craziness. But her antics cause him problems and chaos.Alicia Silverstone has made it hard to like the character. If she could dial down the annoying childishness, we could like her and root for the two to get together. It would make for a good edgy rom-com. But this is a clear miss. Benicio Del Toro does the movie no favors by being so meek at the start. They needed some better verbal exchanges. If you're able to take a crazy hot chick, this will be a fine movie for you.

sophiewessberg I watched Excess Baggage for two reasons - one, it seemed to be a very funny and odd story, and two, Christopher Walken was in it. And while Excess Baggage is a romantic comedy, it is not a typical one - it is a very cool and charming movie with great acting by Christopher Walken and Benicio Del Toro, both very gifted actors. Alicia Silverstone was also quite good.As the movie begins, I'm captured immediately. This is going to be a ride like no other before. It separates itself from all the romcoms produced in big chunks with an original story, a lot of humor, drama and romance and Benicio Del Toro's completely endearing character. I truly loved Vincent and all his wonderful lines. He reminds me (odd!) of Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow - I think it is how Vincent balances between being as sharp and effective as ever, and being VERY disorganized and fuzzy in his behavior. One minute, he's like a shy teenager, the other one he's totally in control of what is going on around him. And I don't know why, but I'll bet you anything he's a movie geek. I also liked how he couldn't even look at Emily, or have her look at him, in the beginning.Short said, Excess Baggage has more to offer than a romantic comedy in general. I can really see how both Vincent and Emily grow through out the film and add meaning and message to a movie which easily could have been nothing at all.