In Her Shoes
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388125/
It's not often these days that I go to see a film more than once. The reason for this is twofold: Firstly with the Cineworld Unlimited Card it seems a shame to see the same film twice - I prefer to see something else, happy in the knowledge that if it's rubbish, it didn't cost me any extra.
Secondly - and this may seem a contradiction to the above - I really don't have time. That may sound pretentious, but I'm so busy with my job, my training and my writing (of which reading plays a huge part) I really don't have as much time on my hands as I used to. God knows how I'm going to manage when "Just Like Heaven" with Reese Witherspoon and "Match Point" with Scarlett Johansson come out - maybe the cinema will give me a bed there?
I was determined though, to make time to see this film twice. I saw it a couple of weeks ago, and wasn't really sure if I was going to enjoy it. I didn't know too much about it. I find that's usually the best way to see a film.
At first I certainly enjoyed seeing Cameron Diaz in various skimpy outfits. But the storyline was a lot deeper than I expected.
I love stories (be it books, cinema or real events) that are journeys of self-discovery. My favourite book of the last five years, One Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell (separate article to follow) is one such example. In this film, you get two. When Maggie (Diaz) seduces Rose's (a role played with aplomb by Toni Collette) boyfriend, she is thrown out on the street and so heads to Miami to meet a grandmother she has only just discovered she has. Rose gives up her job as a lawyer and starts dating a former colleague. Eventually the two sisters are reunited but find themselves two very different people.
I don't want to tell you too much more about the plot - I've probably spoilt it for you as it is. But I will say this film has a lot going for it. It has wonderful warmth and a very mellow humour. There are some cracking one-liners (e.g. "We're a couple. Like Sonny and Cher". "Only they split up".)
It also has a certain amount of sadness. Again, I don't want to ruin it for you but the scene that really brought a tear to my eyes involves a box of books.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised I enjoyed the film so much. It was based on a book by an American author, Jennifer Weiner. I find that women tend to be my favourite authors. Some people have expressed concern about my penchant for "chick lit". I just find women like to write about real things, people, relationships, sad things, happy things, day-to-day things, you know what I mean.
I haven't got a copy of the book. I must get it though - maybe it would make a wonderful Christmas present from someone.. (Hint hint!!)
Try and catch it while it's in cinemas. If you don't get a chance to do that, buy or rent it on DVD when it comes out. (Or, if your name is Graeme Reynolds you'll doubtless wait for me to buy it and then invite yourself round to demolish my supplies of wine while you watch it). One thing is certain; I'll definitely be adding "In Her Shoes" to my DVD collection in the New Year.
Copyright © Jonathan Weedon, December 2005.
It's not often these days that I go to see a film more than once. The reason for this is twofold: Firstly with the Cineworld Unlimited Card it seems a shame to see the same film twice - I prefer to see something else, happy in the knowledge that if it's rubbish, it didn't cost me any extra.
Secondly - and this may seem a contradiction to the above - I really don't have time. That may sound pretentious, but I'm so busy with my job, my training and my writing (of which reading plays a huge part) I really don't have as much time on my hands as I used to. God knows how I'm going to manage when "Just Like Heaven" with Reese Witherspoon and "Match Point" with Scarlett Johansson come out - maybe the cinema will give me a bed there?
I was determined though, to make time to see this film twice. I saw it a couple of weeks ago, and wasn't really sure if I was going to enjoy it. I didn't know too much about it. I find that's usually the best way to see a film.
At first I certainly enjoyed seeing Cameron Diaz in various skimpy outfits. But the storyline was a lot deeper than I expected.
I love stories (be it books, cinema or real events) that are journeys of self-discovery. My favourite book of the last five years, One Hit Wonder by Lisa Jewell (separate article to follow) is one such example. In this film, you get two. When Maggie (Diaz) seduces Rose's (a role played with aplomb by Toni Collette) boyfriend, she is thrown out on the street and so heads to Miami to meet a grandmother she has only just discovered she has. Rose gives up her job as a lawyer and starts dating a former colleague. Eventually the two sisters are reunited but find themselves two very different people.
I don't want to tell you too much more about the plot - I've probably spoilt it for you as it is. But I will say this film has a lot going for it. It has wonderful warmth and a very mellow humour. There are some cracking one-liners (e.g. "We're a couple. Like Sonny and Cher". "Only they split up".)
It also has a certain amount of sadness. Again, I don't want to ruin it for you but the scene that really brought a tear to my eyes involves a box of books.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised I enjoyed the film so much. It was based on a book by an American author, Jennifer Weiner. I find that women tend to be my favourite authors. Some people have expressed concern about my penchant for "chick lit". I just find women like to write about real things, people, relationships, sad things, happy things, day-to-day things, you know what I mean.
I haven't got a copy of the book. I must get it though - maybe it would make a wonderful Christmas present from someone.. (Hint hint!!)
Try and catch it while it's in cinemas. If you don't get a chance to do that, buy or rent it on DVD when it comes out. (Or, if your name is Graeme Reynolds you'll doubtless wait for me to buy it and then invite yourself round to demolish my supplies of wine while you watch it). One thing is certain; I'll definitely be adding "In Her Shoes" to my DVD collection in the New Year.
Copyright © Jonathan Weedon, December 2005.
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