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The only cameraman that can make you look like real blond
This is yet another romantic comedy where all steps of the tale are crystal clear from stage 1. You know for sure who's gonna get the new job, who is going to be proven unworthy (of our heroine) and thrown away and who is going to end up in who's hands. Like all other movies of this kind all measures of regular logic are currently suspended. Are you not familiar with the scene where the heroine SUDDENLY realizes that her fiancée/boyfriend, etc. is a real jerk? (where was she the whole time?) Or the scene where our heroine (who just the night before was busy doing other things such as getting drunk, having wild sex, etc.) is suddenly and without preparation knowledgeable of all facts needed for the new job, which she does with sincerity and in a way that leaves all with their mouth wide open?
One should also mention the making up scene between former rival family members and the part where an embarrassing failure (such as singing on live broadcast - best part of the movie) is considered a victory?
After all my criticism I can come down to the bottom line - all the above flaws I mentioned are known to this viewer, just like other viewers beforehand and all in all, this is a really enjoyable movie of its kind.
So if you can overcome the shock of seeing the amazing Angelina Julie in a blond wavy hairstyle, looking as artificial as ever ("I am the only cameraman that can make you look like a natural blond" says Pete in one of the best lines of the film) you are bound to enjoy this movie.

A refreshingly surprising turn for Angelina
No doubt that this is a somewhat contrived romantic comedy, and no doubt that we've all seen all of these characters dispersed throughout other films before, prepackaged and sold like the cutest, most real thing ever. If you're thinking about watching this movie, you probably know this already. But what makes this movie amazing is Angelina Jolie, who turns what easily could have been another lame "romantic" "comedy" into an actually respectable and compusively watchable romantic comedy. Just for the record, Angelina is a fantastic reason to see any movie because a) she's incredibly beautiful, and b) she's versatile and convincing, whether she's riding upside-down and sidesaddle on a horse during target practice or giving Edward Burns a run for his money in the "most charming onscreen persona" category. Quick summary: a film about a too-rich, too-selfish woman who has everything she's ever dreamed of, and when she's told that she's about to die, she realizes that everything isn't really enough; comedies always end well, and so it goes.

For those of you who saw Playing by Heart and were teased by the fact that Angelina's part was just way too small considering how good it was, then you should definitely see this great Sunday night rental. It's resfreshing to see Angelina in a role where self-conviction and vulnerability rub so close together at the surface. Her delivery is always unique and superb and this role is no different. Angelina fans must see it.

Life or Something Like it - A wonderful romantic comedy!
After watching this wonderful romantic comedy one must simply come to the conclusion, if they haven't already, that Angelina Jolie has to be one of the best female actresses in the industry and has been for sometime. Every new film that I've watched her in just shows me more and more of what a versatile actress this beautiful woman is. I don't always purchase romantic comedies but with a lead actress the likes of Angelina Jolie, purchasing "Life or Something Like it" is a simple choice.

Between the script and the performances given by Angelina Jolie and Edward Burns and the other supporting actors in this film, this film is a sure thing when it comes to entertainment value. Of additional note is the exceptional performance by Tony Shalhoub whose character provides much of the catalyst for this wonderful film.

One only needs to click on the link for director Stephen Herek to see that given his past films, this film should be a very good one. He definitely deserves much praise for bringing this film together the way he did.

The Premise:

Lanie Kerrigan (Angelina Jolie) is an extremely ambitious and self absorbed local news reporter in Seattle whose star is rising and will soon have an opportunity to be elevated to the national level. The only thing in her way is her boss's insistence that she must do some camera work with Pete (Edward Burns) who is a former lover and their relationship isn't exactly a great one. As part of her work in Seattle, Pete takes her to meet Prophet Jack (Tony Shalhoub) who is a street bum with the talents of a prophet, hence his name. After she asks him whether she'll get the big job he tells that she won't because she's going to be dead on the following Thursday...

What follows from there is one of the best romantic comedies that I've watched in quite some time that is made that much better by Angelina Jolie's wonderful performance in the lead role!

I highly recommend this film to any and all that enjoys romantic comedies or just good movies in general! {ssintrepid}

Special Features:

-Full-Length Audio Commentary by Director Stephen Herek

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