My One and Only

2009
6.5| 1h48m| PG-13| en
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A mother takes her two sons on an unusual road trip from New York to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and eventually Hollywood in her quest to find a man to take care of them all.

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Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Nicole I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.
Bene Cumb Usually, the people on the road are wanderers, hippies, addicts etc., but no ladies with no coping experience - to crown with 2 juvenile children. But so is the plot, based loosely on a true story - and it seems credible. Of course, the events happening are not so wild and crazy as among the first mentioned types, but it is still catchy to follow - first and foremost thanks to 2 great performances: Renée Zellweger as Ann Deveraux (Zellweger has proved herself to be a versatile and talented actress) and Logan Lerman as George Deverau (so far, his 2nd best performance after Charlie Kelmeckis from The Perks of Being a Wallflower). Of course, most of supporting actors are not bad either, Kevin Bacon could have spent more time on screen though. This warmhearted, realistic movie, with both ups and downs, successes and disappointments, should definitely get more attention and praise. If not in cinemas, then on TV - a pleasant time is guaranteed, including for families with teen children.
Jay Harris Another road trip film, but this is somewhat different,it is based on the events of one summer, when Renee Zellweger & her 2 teenager sons make a cross-country trip. They wind up in Los Angeles, where younger son subs for his brother in a movie scene & GUESS WHAT. He turns out to be George Hamilton. For those unfamiliar, he is a handsome good-looking actor who has been in film & TV since the Mid- 1950's, He is also known for his use of sunglasses.Thr film is really a tribute to his mother superbly created by Renee Zellweger. Kevin Bacon is also excellent as his father. Logan Lehrman is the teen age lad that eventually become the actor George Hamilton , He is relatively new to the screen, He is good enough to have a long career in front of him.The remaining cast are all top performers headed by Eric McCormack,Mark Rendell, Chris Noth,Nick Stahl.Steve Weber, Troy Garity plus others from film & TV. The film is dedicated to Merv Griffin who worked on this film for a few years prior to his death.The period is the 1950's & seems very detailed & accurate,plus a very good song score.The rating is PG-13, its really not a film that small children would appreciate. All others especially for those that remember the time frame it is a must. This is a fun film,it may or may not be all true, I had a good time watching it, & thats all that counts.Ratings: ***1/2 (out of 4) 91 points (out of 100) IMDb 9 (out of 10)
dbborroughs Renew Zellweger stars as actor George Hamilton's mother in the story of what happened when Hamilton 's parents divorced and she began what amounted to an extended road trip to find someone to take care of her and her two boys.I'm kind of at a loss as to why I should care about this story. Yes I like George Hamilton and I've always been curious about his story, but for whatever reason the story as told here is less than compelling. I really didn't care. Personally I don't know what Merv Griffin saw in the story that he shepherded the film along over the several years before his death. In all honesty if it wasn't for the actors, Zellweger and the two young men playing her sons, I would have walked out. The performances are quite good and make the film seeing, though I'd wait for cable or DVD.
logans_dad Sweetie and I were childless last night so we sneaked out to see girlfriend Renee Zellweger's latest movie, "My One and Only." It also has Kevin Bacon playing her no account philandering, band leader husband.I didn't know anything about the movie so I was expecting a romantic comedy. I like those, in moderation, especially good ones but this was different. I am not sure how to classify the movie. Its kind of like a cross between a road movie, romantic comedy, coming of age, and biography. Basically Zellweger plays the part of Anne Devreaux who dumps her husband, played by Kevin Bacon and sets off across America with her two teenage sons in search of a new husband.She gets humiliated, arrested, and dumped a bunch of times but always keeps her chin up.I loved it. Its a great movie. Of course, my girlfriend Renee could play the lead role in Lassie Come Home and I would love it. I give this a big four stars out of four.It is a great date movie.