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I am shocked at low rating on IMDb. I don't usually dish out high ratings easily so for me this was a winner hands down. I have been hoping to see a movie that is entertaining, sweet, romantic and fun, and this was all of that and more.

For anyone who is an immigrant to US the movie will bring back some memories. The moment of "Yay" vs. "Nay" when facing the immigration officer is stressful and memorable one for most. That however is just the premise to launch into some sweet and fun comedic adventure.

I wish there was more of a pleasant culture shock highlighted in the movie. Yeah the people were nice and Tostadas from a small stand were good, and common use of Mariachis was fun, but there could have been many more opportunities to endear the audience to best of Mexico's culture.

The way people interact there was captured beautifully. People were not as uptight and bit more warm and friendly. Friends would do anything for each other, and how with little that some have, how much more happy they can be with that than so many people who have lot more and aren't. None of this was specifically highlighted, but was there to see for anyone paying attention.

In the end movie is just an excuse for romantic, cute, comedic love story and it delivers completely satisfying and enjoyable experience.

The best moment for me was the senior couple sitting next to me in the movie theater. When in the end, the Hero is begging the girl for another chance, couple sitting next to me answered in unison with an emphatic "yes" with both hands extended towards the screen!

If this movie can't find a place in audiences hearts, then we have a problem....and it is not the movie!

This movie has prompted me to write a review after a long time. Mainly I hope more people can discover it. After the movie ended, I watched the theater empty and I am pretty sure I was the youngest viewer in the theater, and I am 40.

In my unqualified opinion, the best praise that I can heap upon it is that it as as funny as a funny American movie (As good as it gets), and as thoughtful, real, cute and hyperbole free and full of memorable characters as a French movie, where KISMET plays a big role (Amelie, Happenstance, etc)!

It is not truly intended to be a comedy movie, where they try and set up comedic scenes and load it with over the top characters, yet the parade of jokes was endless, usually courtesy of back and forth banter between the two lead characters. Everything about this movie felt real and even though I don't know if some tangible benefit can be gained, but simply the thoughtfulness regarding how people react to each other and feel things differently can help everyone.

There is lot to feel in this movie as well, parent's anguish over children moving out, couples' disappointment in failed relationships, wondering about what it could have been, how couples who are able to make it work react to each other, etc. Which is why I wished more young people or any young people could discover this movie, as they would understand their parents better courtesy of this movie.

Finally, a sweet romantic thoughtful comedy would no be so joyous, had it ended on a negative note. It leaves us with hope and I am grateful for it!