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Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

gcd70 This potentially heart-rending tale of one man's tragic loss and his attempt to go on with life is without the necessary emotional impact and dramatic power to really work. "Jack and Sarah" tries to encompass too many genres, swinging as it does from near satire to near pathos without warning, leaving the viewer more surprised than moved. Our writer/director Tim Sullivan appears to prepare us for an unorthodox comedy about starting a family, then hits us with a bombshell that causes the plot to make a complete about face. During the course of the film more about faces are incorporated (not blended) which serves only to tantalise, but not fulfil, the audience's emotions. Still, in this light it is something different - British of course - from the usual romantic-comedies being churned out these days.Richard E. Grant slides comfortably into the role of the dad who doesn't seem to know when he's on a good thing. A most enjoyable turn from an agreeable actor. In support of him is the evergreen Judi Dench, as his sour old mum, and Imogen Stubbs, as his tragic wife. Samantha Mathis is the other completely disarming lead, playing the young American lass who takes an immediate shining to baby Sarah, and promptly signs up as Jack's nanny.Certainly "Jack and Sarah" could have been an unforgettable, emotionally powerful drama. However the light, almost aloof manner that has been adopted here leaves a distinct British feel to this pic, but gives it no chance of becoming dramatically moving. Thankfully a change, yet falls short of its potential.Saturday, February 3, 1996 - Astor Theatre

tbear1990 that was one of the cutest movies I have seen in a while. The baby was just adorable. Eventough I was five when it first came out I saw it. I really didn't understand what it was about and why my mom was so sad. I just like the music. Now that it is ten years later. I can understand it this time and fully appreciate the trials and tribulations that Jack went through to ensure the survival of his daughter. There are some big name actors in the movie. Even though they probably weren't big at the time of the release a lot of things can change in ten years. I would recommend this movie to anyone who asks about a a movie with a baby and a it was a love story.

didi-5 Although 'Jack and Sarah' is undoubtedly twee and contrived, there is something extremely watchable about a story where a young dad (Jack, played by Richard E Grant), is left to look after his baby when his wife (Sarah, played by Imogen Stubbs) dies in childbirth.Helped and hindered in equal measure by his mother and mother-in-law (Judi Dench and Eileen Atkins), Jack begins to bond with his child and thrives with the support of ditzy nanny Amy (Samantha Mathis) and street dropout Matthew (Ian McKellen in a lovely performance as the wino who becomes the perfect butler and baby minder).Pleasant and undemanding, this drama will make you smile and bring tears to your eyes (using 'Stars' by Simply Red to good effect), but it is far from being a 'good' film.

Dana Wang Jack (Richard E Grant) and Sarah (Imogen Stubbs) are parents-to-be and they are thrilled. They are so happy. Jack has a successful career and a fine house. All this change when Sarah dies while giving birth to their first child. Jack is now a widower and a single parent. He has so much work load and he can't just take his baby girl to work everyday, so now he's desperately looking for a nanny. When asked what the baby's name is, Jack decides to name her after her late mother- Sarah. One day, at a restaurant, he meets Amy (Samantha Mathis), a young waitress from the States. Seeing how loving she is when taking care of Sarah, Jack soon hires Amy as Sarah's nanny. But Amy is inexperienced regarding baby care and because of the fact that she's an American, Jack's family members and friend William (Ian McKellan)don't get along with her. Things get even more intense when Jack's mother, Margaret (Judi Dench) realises that they two fall for each other...This film is about two love encounters (not one, but two!!) that take place in the least expected situations. It is hear-warming, entertaining, sweet and touching. If you've got tired of heavy action and special effects, why not give this one a go?