He Said, She Said - L'amour en stéréo

Dan (Kevin Bacon) and Lorie (Elizabeth Perkins) work for the same newspaper publisher. When an editorial columnist retires, Lorie and Dan both apply for the position. The publisher likes both of their work so he decides to run a column of the "crossfire" nature, with both Dan and Lorie giving their opinions on diverse subjects. This is workable because, naturally, they stand directly opposed to one another on most matters. A television show gets hatched, also. However, they fall in love and move in together. How long will it be before bliss ends? This film, although made quite a few years ago, is still relevant today. The concept of couples who disagree on topics but, let love triumph, is neverending. Both Bacon and Perkins show off their comedic and dramatic abilities well and are very attractive people to watch. Nathan Lane and Sharon Stone lend their many talents to the movie as well. The settings and costumes are a hit while the couple's apartment is very beautiful. Last, but not least, the script is clever and fun. If you are searching for a "date movie" to show while you and your partner are snuggling on the couch in front of a fireplace, try and get a copy of this film. It's sweet and thought provoking nature makes it good choice.

I didn't realise this film could generate such diverse opinions - ironic, given the tag line. This was a sweet movie, nicely performed by the nearly always underrated, but never disappointing stars, both of whom have enjoyed unspectacular but satisfying (from my point of view) careers. The story was smart and lightly handled - okay, it wasn't quite When Harry met Sally, but neither, thank God, was it You've got mail. Strange that Brian Hohfeld doesn't seem to have many other major writing credits, considering the standard he achieved here, or are my sources out of date? Nice work all round, and Elizabeth Perkins can still effortlessly pluck my heartstrings, even after all these years!

Akin to the great battle of the sexes films of the 30s and 40s staring Spencer Tracy and Kathrine Hepburn but in the settings of the feminist 80s and 90s.

The premise is almost prescient of the James Carville and Mary Matalin lash-up, as this film was released in '91 before those two diametrically opposed political advisers/pundits of reality became widely known.

Like the Tracy & Hepburn films of old this one is into feminine activism. Elizabeth Perkins' character, Lorie Bryer, is successfully fighting her way to the top of her profession in a major city newspaper. There's strong competition from Kevin Bacon's character, Dan Hanson, for a much prized promotion.

Like Tracy & Hepburn, both are highly intelligent, albeit in their respective ways. She's a liberal. He's more 'conservative', think of Billy Joel's hit,"Modern Woman" for the two of them and you'll get the general idea.

Unlike the Tracy & Hepburn films, there's deeper observation into the human psyche. And VERY well done. Their widely disparate perceptions of mutual experiences are hilarious as well as insightful.

Also, unlike the Tracy & Hepburn films, the supporting cast here have more depth and better expression. But with people like Sharon Stone playing the sultry other love interest and Nathan 'Mousehunt' Lane as the antsy television station manager, this should be expected. And it adds depth to the overall cinematic experience.

All in all, it's a good movie. I'll probably watch it as often as I watch the classic Tracy & Hepburn films in my library.

It is weird to see Kevin as the romantic guys, but in this movie he is great, ditto with Elizabeth.

A story of the two journalists opposing their opinion on different issue at their program called He Said, She Said. Before they start to learn about each other and fell in love.

The movie is divided into two prospects - what he said about her, and what she said about him (to their neighbors). Though it might be confusing at time, but overall it is very satisfying, and is truly a romantic comedy that is actually can make you laugh.

REASON TO WATCH: · Kevin and Elizabeth really great with each other, · Funny romantic/comedy, · Different point of views

Reason Not To: · Too easy ending,

Rating: 7/10 (Grad: B-)

Kevin Bacon in a Rom-Com, doesn't sounds well. Though he started his career with Footloose kind of movie but he established himself with the likes of Mystic River, Apollo 13 & X-Men: First Class.

He said, She Said is entirely different from all those. It's a love-hate relationship between Bacon and Elizabeth Perkins who are colleagues cum competitor working for a newspaper. Bacon a womanizer and Perkins a simple lady looking for commitment have completely opposite characteristics. But as they say, opposite attracts and they develop feelings for one another. And the rest is complicated but funny.

One thing that I found different about this film was how they recall some major events in their relationship from the different perspectives of Bacon and Perkins which is quite amusing.

All along a nice romance drama!!!