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      Forces of Nature

      PG-13 Released Mar 19, 1999 1 hr. 44 min. Romance Comedy List
      46% 67 Reviews Tomatometer 34% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score All Ben Holmes (Ben Affleck) wants to do is make it from New York to Savannah, Ga., in time for his wedding. When a seagull and a hurricane ruin any chance he has of flying there, Holmes reluctantly joins the quirky Sarah Lewis (Sandra Bullock) in a rental car for a road trip back to his waiting bride-to-be, Bridget Cahill (Maura Tierney). But nature seems to conspire against his every attempt at a timely return -- and in the meantime, he finds himself growing closer to Sarah. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 27 Buy Now

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      A distinct lack of chemistry between Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock, coupled with a screwball sensibility that's a touch too screwy, scupper Forces of Nature's modest ambition to serve up romantic charm.

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      Michael B Underrated! A very unique romcom /adventure story. Yeah some of the lines are cheese but the soundtrack, humor, thrilling story, values regarding marital anxieties etc., make for probably my favorite "chik-flik". Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/23 Full Review Terry S Cute but not cutesy--I laughed and liked it. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/06/22 Full Review anne s Well I won't get that time back again. Very amateur script Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Such a painful watch. The story is sluggish and Affleck's performance is particularly uncharismatic. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member exquisit casting and interesting directing choices, although maybe they arent the most suitable for this kind of plot Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Affleck proving yet again he has the charisma of a used paper towel. Unmatched for Bullock's charm and the film attempts to be artsy and hip in directional style which distracts from the sub-standard writing. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Louise Kennedy Boston Globe Rated: 3/4 Nov 24, 2011 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Richard Corliss TIME Magazine DreamWorks' first reprehensible fiasco. Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Affleck and Bullock have great chemistry, Hughes has a flare for crafting images that feel almost operatic, and frankly I love that the film does not have a typical Hollywood ending. Feb 12, 2024 Full Review Tracy Moore Common Sense Media Over-the-top rom-com about marriage has dark, mature themes. Rated: 2/5 Sep 23, 2014 Full Review Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Make no mistake: This slackly paced picture doesn't gel. But it so consistently undermines the pastel-pretty conventions that currently rule the genre that some sneaky admiration is in order. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis All Ben Holmes (Ben Affleck) wants to do is make it from New York to Savannah, Ga., in time for his wedding. When a seagull and a hurricane ruin any chance he has of flying there, Holmes reluctantly joins the quirky Sarah Lewis (Sandra Bullock) in a rental car for a road trip back to his waiting bride-to-be, Bridget Cahill (Maura Tierney). But nature seems to conspire against his every attempt at a timely return -- and in the meantime, he finds himself growing closer to Sarah.
      Director
      Bronwen Hughes
      Screenwriter
      Marc Lawrence
      Distributor
      DreamWorks SKG
      Production Co
      DreamWorks SKG, Roth-Arnold Productions
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Romance, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 19, 1999, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 1, 2012
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $52.9M
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
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