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It Had to Be You

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The sparks fly when Anna Penn (Natasha Henstridge) and Charlie Hudson (Michael Vartan) meet. She's a sweet schoolteacher; he's an aspiring writer. Unfortunately, they're both engaged to other people. In fact, they're staying at the same New York City hotel in order to work on wrapping up the last details of their nuptials. Over days and evenings of joint wedding planning, the two grow closer -- and start to wonder if they're getting married to the right people after all.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/23/2005
2/5
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/27/2004
2.5/4
...kept afloat by two incredibly charismatic stars. Go to Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 09/01/2002
3/5
Unfortunately, though, Vartan and Henstridge neither have much chemistry nor do they really look all that interested in the movie they're in. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Raymond D @raydiaz Dec 28 A tender, light hearted romance movie about finding the one you love only the timing is wrong. Charlie (Michael Vartan) and Anna (Natasha Hentsridge) meet in a moment of serendipity and sparks fly. Charlie, an aspiring author and former NYPD and Anna, a school teacher are both engaged to other people. Over the course of several days, while staying at the same hotel to make their wedding plans, they keep running into each other and become drawn to each other. See more Vincent D @Robotech Dec 16 This film accomplished the impossible task of making Elizabeth Henstridge look plain and lacking of sex appeal. There is little chemistry between the main stars and how their characters fell in love makes little sense. The highlights of this film are the funny, sweet romantic scenes between his best friend and her best friend. See more Oma S 02/08/2024 It's nice. Just a fun little film, without much to say either way. See more Darren H @darrenhrotten 03/28/2022 Very cute romantic comedy especially the chemistry between the two supporting characters. I have watched this movie a couple of times and it is a little sappie and cliche but it still works quite well for me. It's a great two hour escape from reality. See more 04/21/2013 Must see for any romantic film fans, the music is current and blends well. Quality acting through out.... Really connected with the male lead role and believe he would be a fantastic dad because he has lush hair... See more 08/06/2012 i love the bestfriends :> See more Read all reviews
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Steven Feder

Director

Michael Vartan

Charlie Hudson

Frankie Muniz

Franklin

Natasha Henstridge

Anna Penn

James A. Baffico

Police Sergeant

Joseph Baldwin

Detective No. 2
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Synopsis The sparks fly when Anna Penn (Natasha Henstridge) and Charlie Hudson (Michael Vartan) meet. She's a sweet schoolteacher; he's an aspiring writer. Unfortunately, they're both engaged to other people. In fact, they're staying at the same New York City hotel in order to work on wrapping up the last details of their nuptials. Over days and evenings of joint wedding planning, the two grow closer -- and start to wonder if they're getting married to the right people after all.
Director
Steven Feder
Producer
Steven Feder, Neil Kaplan
Screenwriter
Steven Feder
Production Co
Black Sheep Entertainment (I), Kaplan/Feder Films, It Had to Be You Productions Inc.
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 11, 2000, Limited
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 8, 2002
Runtime
1h 40m
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