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I know, I know...You saw the name Bill Pullman and wanted to shove this movie a side too. In this movie though, he is absolutely a sweetheart. This wonderful fairytale really got me. Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman and his entire kooky family sucked me right in. This movie is such a chick flick, but it is really funny too. (Joe Fusco Jr.!!!) See it! I think you'll love it. I did.

I adore this movie, it's easily one of my favourites. Another reviewer said that the best time to watch it is in the winter, and whilst I'm happy to watch it any time of the year, I would agree that it seems all the more magical when it's freezing cold outside, and you're snuggled under a blanket.

I'm glad no other actors were given any of the roles in this film, it wouldn't have been the same. Sandra is adorable as Lucy. She has no sinister intent, she's just swept up in the commotion and in the end, falls in love with the whole family. Her speech toward the end chokes me up so much, it's completely heartfelt. Bill Pullman also shines, he falls for her gradually and their chemistry is so lovely to watch.

If you want a gentle, unbelievably romantic film to watch on a cold evening, this is the one for you.

While You Were Sleeping has aged surprisingly well. I remember watching this for the first time when I was about 10yrs, shortly after it came out, and I cringed so much and could barely get through it. Same thing when I watched it about 12yrs later. My husband had never seen it, and I felt we should definitely watch it together. I'm not a huge romantic comedy person, simply because of their annoyingly contrived nature, but this is one of those rare romantic comedies that has a good(not great script), with acting, setting, mood, music, and good direction, that truly elevates it's script to something great. Out of all of the 1990's romantic comedies, this one has probably aged the best, it does not feel dated in the least, and feels downright contemporary in many regards.

The premise itself is, of course, the source of the majority of the comedy and awkward situations, but were it not for the fantastic chemistry between Pullman and Bullock, and the chemistry between Bullock and he supposed fiance's family, this movie would fall harder than a lead brick. Bullock has fantastic comic timing here, and the supporting casts is even better.

If you are already predisposed to hate romantic comedies, you'll hate this anyway, but for awkward comedic moments and chemistry by the leads, this movie blows films such as "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" out of the water, and virtually every other romantic comedy post-90's. It has such likeable characters, great execution, and, a still, good premise, even 24yrs later. I would watch this 100 times times over most modern romantic comedies, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. My husband squirmed through the whole movie, and would not have gotten more than 15 minutes into it, were it not for me making him un-pause the movie during the most cringy awkward parts. That's not a negative, I see it as one of the movie's strengths, and again, even when the film isn't cringy, it has some wonderful romantic moments, and beautiful chemistry between Bullock and the family. Overall, it is a solid effort, and a definite 1990's classic Rom Com.

God Bless ~Amy

This is one of those movies where she waits for me to get emotional. But I had steel resolve, holding back any tears or emotion. Sandy Bullock, you won't break me. You won't.

While You Were Sleeping is almost flawless. The storyline is funny but at the same time dramatic. Sandra Bullock plays Lucy, a lonely el worker with no family at all. She sees this guy get mugged and pushed on the train tracks and she jumps on and saves his life. She follows him to the hospital, where it is mistaken that she is the man's fiance. She gets thrust into the family who accepts her with open arms. However, problems arise when she starts to fall in love with the brother of her "fiance". This movie is perfectly cast with Brilliant performances by Bullock and Bill Pullman who plays the brother. The have great chemistry and just subtly looks and gestures towards each other during the whole movie add towards the sexual tension between them. I have not met anyone who doesnt like this movie and it has become one of my favorites. You can watch it a million times and never get tired of it. ****