Steineded How sad is this?

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

zafar142007 This one has a story, and plenty of good moments. You can see how the protagonist (Zach) develops his feelings, learns more about himself and his relationship as the drama unfolds. It's essentially a movie about human relationships. The story, however, could have been more coherent if the side plots were more developed. By the end, you get the point the movie is trying to make, but the minor plots could have contributed to it better. The scene when Michael waits on the porch for forgiveness was appropriately emotive for a climax. A dialogue that I remember from this one:'You can't fail if you never give up.'

pinenapple I didn't really like this movie. While trying too hard to be realistic, it failed completely with all the clichés and unrealistic characters. Zack Braff was good, but nowhere near good as he was in Garden State, and his character was childish, bad and just too unlikeable. His girlfriend, however, was plain terrible. I'm not sure if it was just bad acting on her part or the director's fault, but she sucked terribly. Rachel Bilson, unlike what I had expected, didn't stand out at all, but she wasn't terrible either. The highlights of the movie were, however, Casey Affleck and the actor who portrays Zack Braff's father. All in all, not a good movie.

jotix100 Hollywood, for lack of originality, sometimes resorts to remake European film hits. Alas, those efforts can be a hit or a miss, as it never can outdo something that was perfect before. While credit must go to Tony Goldwyn and the adapter of the original material, Paul Haggis, for the way they make it palatable for American audiences, some of the enjoyment is lacking in the finished product. Part of the blame is that some of the characters in this version are people one wouldn't like to meet in the first place.The story follows the Italian version of 2001 pretty much. This tale centers around four friends that, for all practical purposes, have refused to grow to accept their new realities. That seems to be what happened to Chris and his disenchanted wife. They find themselves in no-win situation with a child they probably weren't counting on. Whatever they thought about their marriage, is not working out.Michael who is fully aware what Chris is going through, has a good relationship with Jenna, his girlfriend, with whom he is living. To complicate things, Michael meets Kim at a wedding. She clearly knows about him, so he feels flattered by the attention this attractive woman, although younger, shows him. Little prepares him when Jenna tells him she's pregnant, something that he didn't expect. While her parents are elated, Michael begins an affair with the beautiful Kim, something that will change his life completely.The American cast on this remake is fairly attractive. Zach Braff, a personable actor who keeps reminding this viewer of a young Dustin Hoffman is a charmer that has proved he has talent to spare. His Michael goes through a gamut of emotions. Equally good is Jacinda Barrett, a personable and gorgeous actress that always delivers. Casey Affleck and Rachel Bilson play Chris and Kim showing sensitive to the material. The older cast includes the excellent Blythe Danner and Tom Wilkinson, two people that are a welcome addition to any film. Harold Ramis, the director, has a small role.We look forward to more things from director Tony Goldwyn, hoping he finds the right original material in which to show the range which he is capable of giving an audience to enjoy.

casch0101 I strongly urge you all to watch Gabriele Muccino's original "L'ultimo baccio" of which this film is a remake, which is largely better. I thought Zachary Braff was a miscast (his Italian alter-ego is better). Rachel Bilson, however, is lovely and very much like the rookie blond girl in the original movie (her first appearance on screen). Jacinta Barret is great. still, the Italian original movie has more strength, warmth and is an overall better movie. And then, the emotional reactions, feelings and overall personalities of all characters in the film are 100 percent Italian (and Latin, for that matter), and parts of the script seem "forced" with the burden put on Americans