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KARYN N Don't know why some people don't like this movie. Guessing it didn't fit the typical predictable romcom script. Which is probably why I, a person who doesn't like most romcoms, actually enjoyed this movie a lot. In fact it has one of my favorite lines, a (long) line that has stuck with me for almost 30 years: "You know how someone's appearance can change the longer you know them? How a really attractive person, if you don't like them, can become more and more ugly; whereas someone you might not have even have noticed that you wouldn't look at more than once, if you love them, can become the most beautiful thing you've ever seen. All you want to do is be near them." Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/10/25 Full Review Audience Member No idea what critics see in this film, but they continue to lose all credibility with me. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Audience Member a cute watch if you don't have anything else better to do - I'm not sure i'd go out of my way to recommend it to anyone, but it is cute. the two main ladies both play their parts well, but the whole "I'm ugly" plot point is SO repetitive & just not true so i thought that took away from the quirkiness & made it kind of annoying. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review jon c The truth can be a funny thing particularly when it comes to radio and our pets. Jeanine Garafalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, and Jamie Foxx Abby hosts a radio talk show catering to many listeners who have pets. Her friend Noelle is a fashion model. One day Abby is on call with a man named Brian. They hit it off but Abby isn't brave enough to let him know who she really is, so when it comes to having a date with him she has Noelle switch places with her. But it could be tricky as Abby is finding the courage to tell him the truth. Noelle might actually be falling for him too. This was just okay. There's a lot of talking and Garafalo kinda makes it hard at times to root for her by the amount of lying her character does. But the actresses are charming together. The film does make a statement about giving people a chance, not having being in love being based on looks, dismissing the ideal fantasy that only beauty is worthy of time and affection, and learning to have confidence not letting insecurity get in the way. This was alright although it could've used more pizazz and funny antics. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The central premise is that the Janeane Garofalo character feels that she is obviously ugly compared to the Uma Thurman character. To the point that she wants to hide her identity from a man who is interested in her personality. This is such a ridiculous and unhealthy premise that it makes the movie unwatchable. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This movie has held up over a long period of time due to stellar performances by Janeane Garofalo and Uma Thurman, and that's really all it has going for it. Great actors giving solid delivery in a decent script. It does remind me of Cyrano de Bergerac a bit, but it's a classic switcheroo trope for a romantic comedy that gives a life lesson of beauty is what you make of it. My biggest problem is that they basically call Garofalo ugly because she's not Thurman, which doesn't make sense to me. Other that that, the script is strong enough without being spectacular, and I feel like the cast had to work very hard to make the movie what it is. A modern day reboot is surely on the way with it being about a podcast of the same name. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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