Strange twists of fate

"I hope
life treats you kind
And I hope
you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish you joy
and happiness
But above all this
I wish you love

And I...
Will always love you"

(Whitney Houston)


Gerry (Gerard Butler) and Holly (Hilary Swank) are married, without children, and are very much in love. Swept off her feet at a tender age by the handsome Irishman, Holly isn't exactly sure what she wants from life, and this leads to petty squabbles and extremely hot making up afterwards.

Before they really get started, the Fates snip Gerry's thread, and Holly is left with a snazzy urn and an empty apartment, which she proceeds to fill with her blue funk.

Her thirtieth birthday brings a big surprise, as it seems that for once, Gerry has made a plan. Gerry's gift goes on giving, and gradually Holly comes to terms with her life, while we, the audience, get to look on with unbridled glee.

Butler is as easy on the eyes as always, and Swank pulls off a difficult role with apparent ease. Lisa Kudrow is a perfect friend, and Kathy Bates proves unsinkable. Other good performances are logged by Gina Gershon and Harry Connick Jnr.


Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):


1. Sometimes even death can't end an undying love


A chick flick, but an extremely watchable one, especially for fans of Gerard Butler.



Amanda Richards, July 6, 2008

NEVER RECEIVED!!!!!!
Well here it is five weeks since I ordered this movie & I still haven't received it! I also haven't had a response from seller or Zodiac Movies to my request in tracking purchase. MY OPINION....never doing this online again. They were quick to charge my account on June 2, the date I placed the order & my credit card company paid them, but I NEVER received merchandise. Shame on you.

you need at least 1 box of kleenex!
this movie was so good! you laughed, you smiled, you cried...well i more like sobbed!! the story is beautiful and wonderful and makes you take account of all the things that you have and haven't said in your life. a must see!

HD DVD release version
I thought it worth 4 stars, but wife 5+ stars, yes this is a chick flick but a very good one, really like the kid actor, one the new best coming up young actors, story cute, good sit down popcorn friday night date movie

Amazing chick flick
This movie should come with a warning label-- "box of tissues required." An amazing story of how to live and love and not waste time with those we love.