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4.7/10
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A florist, who abides by a strict five-date limit with any man, finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.A florist, who abides by a strict five-date limit with any man, finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.A florist, who abides by a strict five-date limit with any man, finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur in town.
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To all the hating schlocks with their personal attack reviews. Pffffft. It is actually nice to sit back and enjoy a light hearted romantic comedy without it being some slick, glib, peopke don't talk like that Woody Allen romance or a beyond ridiculous tom cruise speed racer/james bond cgi cartoon. Most times life is just a lighthearted flawed friends journey.
Nia, a little humility please. You are not all that you must think you are. And among those things you are not, you are not a young sexy heartthrob piece of eye candy. And why would you want to be? You can be so talented yet you choose to go down this path. Why? This movie lacked insight, passion, real emotion. It was paint by the numbers and you didn't even know how to count.
Your role, persona in My Big Fat Greek Wedding fit you wonderfully. Why in the world would you want to ditch that intuitive, attractive on your own terms, bright, sexy in a girl-next-door sort of way? Take a big breath, step back and find that voice again. Please, for everyone's sake.
Your role, persona in My Big Fat Greek Wedding fit you wonderfully. Why in the world would you want to ditch that intuitive, attractive on your own terms, bright, sexy in a girl-next-door sort of way? Take a big breath, step back and find that voice again. Please, for everyone's sake.
This film is about a female florist who has a rule of only having five dates with a man. She meets a local restaurant owner for her usual five dates, with unexpected results.
"I Hate Valentine's Day" is a sweet romantic comedy. Despite the fact that it follows the usual formulaic plot, it is still a pleasant and joyful film to watch. The leading lady being a florist helps enhance the romantic mood, leaving viewers with room to imagine how romantic she can be. Nia Vardalos is great, as are the supporting cast especially the two male florists. However, I find John Corbett wooden and expressionless. He is not right for the role, or maybe not even right for a romantic comedy. Overall, I think "I Hate Valentine's Day" is a good film to kill time.
"I Hate Valentine's Day" is a sweet romantic comedy. Despite the fact that it follows the usual formulaic plot, it is still a pleasant and joyful film to watch. The leading lady being a florist helps enhance the romantic mood, leaving viewers with room to imagine how romantic she can be. Nia Vardalos is great, as are the supporting cast especially the two male florists. However, I find John Corbett wooden and expressionless. He is not right for the role, or maybe not even right for a romantic comedy. Overall, I think "I Hate Valentine's Day" is a good film to kill time.
Until now i kinda liked Nia Vardalos on her previous films "My Big fat Greek wedding" and "My life in Ruins".
This specific one though is one of the worst of 2009. The dialog is cheesy, acting hits bottom and the plot is ridiculous and predictable.
Nia has this silly smiling expression in each and every scene which is very annoying.I hope she sticks to acting that she knows best. Its a fact that not all actors can be directors. Many of them need coaching to achieve a decent performance and Vardalos is definitely one of them. Probably the worst film of the year ...
Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!
This specific one though is one of the worst of 2009. The dialog is cheesy, acting hits bottom and the plot is ridiculous and predictable.
Nia has this silly smiling expression in each and every scene which is very annoying.I hope she sticks to acting that she knows best. Its a fact that not all actors can be directors. Many of them need coaching to achieve a decent performance and Vardalos is definitely one of them. Probably the worst film of the year ...
Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!
I enjoyed 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' so expected that I would enjoy this movie too.
Unfortunately the movie was boring. That is the biggest problem here, there is nothing new or interesting at all.
The premise is actually not bad (as good as a romcom storyline can be), and I quite liked the idea from reading the blurb.
But for some reason it just didn't translate to interesting. The movie was fairly predictable and nothing you wouldn't have seen before.
I also believe that the actors were just not putting their hearts into it, Nia seemed far too fake and Corbett seemed disinterested. Why he bothered then is baffling, I can only assume it was a favour to Nia.
Very disappointed and definitely not recommended.
Unfortunately the movie was boring. That is the biggest problem here, there is nothing new or interesting at all.
The premise is actually not bad (as good as a romcom storyline can be), and I quite liked the idea from reading the blurb.
But for some reason it just didn't translate to interesting. The movie was fairly predictable and nothing you wouldn't have seen before.
I also believe that the actors were just not putting their hearts into it, Nia seemed far too fake and Corbett seemed disinterested. Why he bothered then is baffling, I can only assume it was a favour to Nia.
Very disappointed and definitely not recommended.
Did you know
- TriviaIt isn't the first time that John Corbett and Nia Vardalos played as a couple in a movie. They also did this in ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding''.
- GoofsThere's an establishing shot of the Manhattan skyline showing the Empire State Building lit up in blue and green. Any New Yorker knows that around Valentines Day, the Empire State Building would be lit up all red.
- Quotes
Genevieve Gernier: I don't believe people are meant to be in relationships.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Je déteste la St-Valentin
- Filming locations
- 308 Court St, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA(Roses For Romance Flower Shop)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,004
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,009
- Jul 5, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $4,243,957
- Runtime
- 1h 38m(98 min)
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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