Because I Said So (2007)
Moderate sexual references
Keaton stars as Daphne Wilder, a mother whose love knows no bounds or boundaries. She is the proud mom of three daughters: stable psychologist Maggie (Lauren Graham), sexy and irreverent Mae (Piper Perabo) and insecure, adorable Milly (Mandy Moore) - who, when it comes to men, is like psychotic flypaper. In order to prevent her youngest from making the same mistakes she did, Daphne decides to set Milly up with the perfect man. Little does Milly know, however, that her mom placed an ad in the online personals to find him. Comic mayhem unfolds as Daphne continues to do the wrong thing for the right reasons...all in the name of love. In a hilarious battle of strong wills, the mother-daughter dynamic is tested in all its fierce, wacky complexity. The girls help Daphne finally discover the truths and impossibilities of motherly love, all while trying to answer the questions: where does it begin and where should it end?
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 101mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 1.85 : 1 |
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Member Reviews (186)
186 Member
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Enjoyable flick. Love Dianne Keaton anyway.
eddy
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did not cate much about this movie
catherine
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Dreadful!!!!! VERY bad very embarrassing. Rarely stop watching films but this was unbearable!
Jenny Hayward
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This is a great light watching but enjoyable
MAR
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Only very average
pietam6
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light hearted nonsense, and some good actors. The script was well written and gave more to think about than the average 'chick flick'. Enjoyed it.
Janey
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Snore...boring and irritating. Didn't make it to the end.
Melissa
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Perfect example of 'dont let a good cast fool you'. Sad.
Lizziemun
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Cute concept but Diane Keaton's neurotic performance was excrutiating! Couldn't watch the entire film because I couldn't sit through her meddling mother on crack routine. Don't say I didn't warn you..
Ngaire T.
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Good girly flick.
Naomi R.
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Would have been a fantastic movie without Diane Keaton as the mother, i normally like her but in this she was just painful and i just wanted to slap her. Other wise was a great movie, only give it 2 stars because of D Keaton - shocker!!
Marissa
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Good chick flick......very watchable, really enjoyed this movie.
Marilena R.
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Good Movie.........Very funny
Scott P.
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I too was surprised how good this was. Much better than the average with good characters and a quirky storyline.
Margaret
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Perhaps my family isn't dysfunctional (serious undermining of the heroine by her mother) enough to make this film relevant to my experience and raised me a little too moralistic to forgive the herione her infidelity - running two guys at once is, at some point, a choice she made, and then found she didn't like the consequences.
Katrina
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Okay i dont normally like sappy movies like this and the mother bit was so over bearing and the last 15 minute so stupid to the point it really brought the movie down, But the actress in the movie really made the movie and I ended up enjoying it.
Jan H.
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Very enjoyable movie,typical Dianne Keaton film.
Rob
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top movie
Michelle
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I loved this movie, especially the way, every one grew and were better people with lots of laughs
Christine W.
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I found this to be a silly movie and the character played by Diane Keaton extremely irritating.
Fiona L.
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very contrived attempt at humour and cringe-worthy women stereotypes.
Tara
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I laughed so hard when i watched this film.
Jacquelin
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what a laugh. What other trouble canher mother 'cause!
Debra W.
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I really loved this movie, it was fun with a few tears. Had a couple of valuable lessons to share as well.
HM
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"Because I said so" is an extremely light comedy with third rate acting, no interesting plot, no real substance and was throroughly disappointing. I would not recommend it unless you are really desperate.
Deborah H.
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I laughed so hard I thought I would fall off the lounge.
Very good girls night in movie - I watched it again before I sent it back and I still laughed at it.
Ian
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Diane Keaton was in her element playing the mothering role once again as we have seen her may times before, she was good as the overbearing mother.Cindy
Heather
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An enjoyable feel good movie. Chic flick.
Amy
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I put this movie into the DVD player thinking it would be another predictable, typical chick flick. My partner begrudginly sat down with me to watch it. To both of our suprise, we were laughing the whole way through. Mandy Moore and Diane Keaton really added a humour element and provided great acting skills that made the film believable and kept you engaged.
Sarah N.
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You know where this film is going from day one. Some well known actresses as well, and some wonderful wedding cakes. Very candid female family. Nice feel good film, with some retiree loving!!
Roslyn H.
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I ended up really enjoying this movie. She (Mandy Moore) so ended up with the right guy in the end.. Good to see Stephen Collins again not being so 7th Heavenish.
Stephen
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Dianne Keaton doesn't tend to pick a bad movie and she hasn't here, keeps you involved the whole way through
Lyn W.
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Great movie - sooo funny! Diane Keaton is brilliant, as always, and her relationship with her three very different daughters is hilarious, touching and real. (Don't know why mothers must always be trying to find a man for their daughters, though - bit desperate, I think!)
Matthew B.
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Oh my God I could kill the woman Diane Keaton plays in this film! If she was my mother I'd have to have her removed! Meddlesome beyond belief, this woman is pathalogical! How her daughters allow her to get away with it is beyond belief, even a daughter who is a psychologist! Now the daughters are played well, as is the rest of the cast, even if the story is a wee bit predictable and cliched. However, I fear Diane Keaton has played the same role too many times in a movie, these days. The similarities between the characters in this film and, say, Something's Gotta Give, is crazy. She needs to tone down the idiosyncrasies of her characters, or change them somewhat. And what's with pants and scarves all the time? Not a bad film, but pretty formulaic.
Lea
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A fantastic chickflick. 'Because I said so' pulls on the heartstrings and leaves you wishing the movie just wouldn't end.
Lyn P.
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The best part was when Diane Keaton lost her voice. She was way OTT in this film.
Merrilau
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Diane Keaton's character is totally over the top in her interference in her daughter's love-life, but towards the end of the movie you like her more as we learn why she is like she is. Mandy Moore is endearing
Angela
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Very good movie, great actors and very funny
Amanda B.
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Quite strange, especially if you have morals and dont expect mothers to have potty mouths etc.
Boult
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I wish I had known this film was awarded worst film of the year on rotten tomatoes before I watched it. It was truly one of the worst films I have ever seen. Had I not been doing a pile of ironing it would have been turned off towards the beginning, but then I wouldn't have known how bad it was going to get.
Chris B.
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Was happy when movie was finish... light and fluffy with not a strong story line made it boring...
BN.
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Definately a movie to watch when you dont want anything too deep. .
It was funny at times, however the hype and overacting in some scenes was actually really annoying. There was also a odd relationship that all the sisters re divulging what positions for sex that they enjoyed... as if !!
Anne B.
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Good laugh easy to watch
Ronald D.
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I have a wife and three daughters - I am sure my wife uses this as an inspirational training video. Two stars only.
Vicky H.
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Fantastic movie. Just the kind to sit curled up on the couch....with a nice warm blankie...on a cold miserable Saturday night.
Would thoroughly recommend it...!!!
A good chick flick!!
Barbara C.
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Easy viewing - Diane Keaton sure played the annoying mother to the hilt.
Z M.
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a nice mother and daughter movie with lovely humour
Juliet P.
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laughable, corny, teary, strange, worth seeing yet another 'not the norm' mother/daughter relationship.
Janet W.
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Firstly, Cooper the dog was a real scene stealer.
Secondly, if I had a mother like that I would slap her.
Thirdly, even though the film was somewhat cheesey in parts it was watchable.
Tina C.
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My husband and I both liked this lighthearted flick. Diane Keaton was excellent and we too, loved the dog!
Patricia J.
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I've come across some weird mother daughter relationships, but none beat this one. I really liked the two sisters, although they too had some very screwed values. I normally love Mandy Moore's sweet, innocent character among who Milly is not. Milly, the protagonist, is a horrible, self centered, untrustworthy human meaning. I hated her. John, played by an actor i regrettably cannot name, was fantastic though. But I just didn't fully understand the movie and am not really sure I wanted to.
Rachel M.
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i'd say a "stupid" movie with "stupid storyline" don't waste your time watching this!
Michelle G.
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I really enjoyed this move...it is sweet and laid back and a good romantic comedy.
Ian W.
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Funny to see how some people can be manipulated, and give in for a peaceful life. But it all comes back eventually. Nice feel good movie with a twist at the end.....
Bobbie G.
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I thought this movie was very funny, I like the story
Anna R.
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A truly awful, irritating movie - one of the worst comedies ever made. Another movie with a badly dressed Keaton playing a caricature of herself.
Watch it if you like hyperactive acting and slapstick (yes, several pies in the face)
Judith V.
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enjoyed this one had a laugh
Kelly
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ROTTEN!
This was rated 5 out of 100 according to movie critics.
http://au.rottentomatoes.com/m/because_i_said_so/
Big Ads G's Wife
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A typical love triangle movie. A girl meets two guys and falls in love with both, has to choose one. It wasn't good or bad, just the same as everything else.
James B & Lillian M.
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Good movie. Worth watching. Has some funny moments.
Kristen S.
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i really enjoyed this - it was fun, light hearted, sexy and entertaining. mandy moore was better than i expected and i laughed more than i thought i would. i really really liked it.
Sean D.
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Weird movie. And Mandy Moore should stick to singing. Very ordinary
Kylie S.
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I wasn't sure what to expect - but, I laughed and cried all the way through it!
& WHAT A PERVE Gabriel Macht is! phew!! I'm goin out & buying the movie today!
Lisa B.
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A nice fun chick flick movie a relaxing sunday arvo, Dianne Keaton was great.
W B O.
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Very enjoyable but Diane Keaton's OTT performance was distracting. The rest of the cast were very likeable.
Sandra B.
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Dianne Keaton is excellent as the kooky mother. Really enjoyable movie, great fun!
Wayne W.
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If you are really desperate for a light girly movie with a romantic bent and/or are really keen on Dianne Keaton- otherwise I wouldn't bother. A meddling mother can't keep out of her youngest daughter's life. All three daughters are grown up but you never stop being a mother- at least that's the premise. Overdone to the point of being just silly in places as it desperately tries to be amusing and engaging. Last half is less silly than the first half. You'd have to be in the right mood to enjoy this one.
Judith B.
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Loved it made my laugh and cry
Louise H.
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Kelly G.
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Every mother and daughter will love this movie, especially anyone who has done the internet dating scene. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Rachael A.
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Great girly movie
Louise S.
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Boring and predictable. I turned it off half way through.
Anna V.
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Enjoyed this movie
Alison M.
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Barrina S.
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This movie was a waste of time.
Sally M.
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Sandra S.
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I loved it. Definitely a girly movie though. Great viewing.
Amanda S.
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I really enjoyed this movie. Diane Keaton was brilliantly annoying, and Mandy Moore suited this role really quite well. The relationship between the three sisters and their mother was so fun to watch, they all had great chemistry. I thought it was a nice story and something I'd definitely watch again.
Kari T.
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very good movie we had a good laugh
Gail G.
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Kjetil R.
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i love this movies so much i went and bought it!!!!
Rhonda D.
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Debbie S.
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was nice girly flick recommended for mothers and teenage daughters.
Raymond M.
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Feel good movie but comes undone towards the end with the girl losing both men. Mum is very over the top and was very annoying with the "no let go" attitude. If you can get past the antics of the mother is worth watching.
Georgina K.
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Absolute tripe! Completely over the top and too try hard for me. I didn't find it either romantic or comical. Very disappointing.
Michelle R.
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Sharon C.
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Very funny. Diane Keaton at her best.
Joan S.
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We were intrieged but enjoyed the movie
Wendy M.
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Both my husband and I find Diane Keaton an annoying actress, and she had free rein in this movie. Overall - apart from wanting to hit Keaton over the head - it was an enjoyable film
Janice W.
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Kathleen M.
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This movie was ok. I wouldnt watch it again. Its a bit predictable and flat in spots. There are some very funny bits though.
Suzanne A.
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This isn't a fine moment for those involved. I hold quite a few people in this movie in high regard and I'm disappointed. I'm going to forget that I watched this movie and will look forward to their next appearances.
Georgia W.
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bit hard to watch
Ronald P.
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Meredith L.
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Not so good, Mandy Moore not a good actress! Like Diane Keaton though!!
Heide E.
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How this movie has been given 5 stars is beyond me! Plot: pathetic, unreal Holywood garbage. Acting: Diane Keaton, great actress though she can be, was totally "over the top" and reminiscent of a bad rendering of Mrs Bingley in Pride and Prejudice. A complete and utter bore, but so noisy that you couldn't fall asleep while it was running. Did I like it??!! No!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tanya G.
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This movie was funny, interesting and worth watching
Kylie L.
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I usually love the work of Diane Keaton, but this movie left me unsatisfied in her role and in the story line as a whole. Although it seemed to have potential it never fully realises it and it's not going to be a movie that I would generally recommend.
Kathy W.
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Alison G.
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Kate S.
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This is about the most annoying Diane Keaton could possibly get. A completely unbelievable and superficial film.
Julia B.
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A lot better than what I thought it would be. A nice movie
Anne H.
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Anne H.
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Edna A.
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Very predictable but an enjoyable feel good chick flick
Joanne H.
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a feel good romance movie. good to see that romance is not just for the young. good acting even from Mandy Moore. its a shame they made her sing otherwise you wouldn't be reminded that she is a singer.
Maureen E.
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Diane J.
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i enjoyed this movie
Jade J.
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I thought it was really good, Mandy Moore is always likeable & Diane Keaton is superb as the overprotective & controlling mother.
Quite funny too. Definately worth watching.
Although first 15mins are a bit cheesy so just stick with it...
Kristy W.
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It was your typical 'mother knows best ' type of movie. Diane Keaton was her usual best, but Mandy Moore was pretty pathetic. Very much a chic flick.
Susan N.
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A fun movie
Marg O.
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Not too bad, dog is terrific, but Diane Keaton's character is so annoying she needs her face slapped!
Kelly B.
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If your looking for a hilarious chick flick movie, then this is well worth a look!
Janet M.
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Carolyn C.
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worth the watch, a bit pradictable but still fun
Gina T.
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Jeanette C.
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If I had a mother like this I would not live near her.....and no other sibling would either.
I love all of the cast and with each scene i just wanted to wring dianne keatons charactors neck slowly..
Alisha B.
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great movie
Lynette K.
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Ana L.
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This was a funny movie, however even though there are realistic issues that are faced today personally i enjoyed the movie but wasnt really enthralled in it. However hilarious it may be, it does have it funny scenes, sentimental moments. Overall, i found the movie to be a good movie
Fiona A.
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Heather D.
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Katherine T.
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Vicki A.
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Great fun movie, really enjoyed it.
Linda H
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A fun movie to watch. Great acting all round
Diane S.
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Great Movie, really enjoyed it. Diane Keaton plays a great role as usual. Lots of laughs and highly recommend.
Diane S.
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Great Movie, really enjoyed it. Diane Keaton plays a great role as usual. Lots of laughs and highly recommend.
Holly M.
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My husband and I both enjoyed this movie greatly.
Holly M.
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My husband and I both enjoyed this movie greatly.
Holly M.
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My husband and I both enjoyed this movie greatly.
Bill V.
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You get what you expected. A pleasant movie that required no thinking. A movie to watch when you want to be entertained
Adele D.
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Good movie, alittle predictable though.
Joanne G.
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excellent chick flick sooo funny
Julie H.
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This is a beautifully "put together" movie with everything that makes it entertaining to watch. Wonderful comedian lines and excellent acting
Janice A.
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A funny bit of fluff. Enjoyed it.
Debbie F.
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Siobhan W.
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At some point I wanted to strangle Diane Keaton but maybe that was the whole point of her character - very annoying, but eventually I began to enjoy watching it and had plenty of laughs along the way.
Michael C.
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Catherine B.
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I'm not normally one for romantic comedies but loved this and recommend to all, beautiful and funny storyline
Shirley S.
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a little slow to start with but turned out to be an excellent movie
Doug R.
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good movie. Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore are really good together.
Belinda H.
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Very fun, easy watching movie
Jo-Ann W.
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I love Diane Keaton moives, but lately she just plays totally neurotic mothers and it is getting a little tiring. Love Mandy Moore. Her siblings are also famous for their own roles.
Ann D.
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I found the mother very annoying in the beginning - however this became a very moving movie - was worth sticking with.
Kim J.
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I'm all for chick flicks, but this one was a bit fluffly and 'done before soooo many times' even for me
Stacy K.
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Really enjoyed it.
Steph M
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Absolutely terrible pappy tripe!
They should have taken a shovel to that mother. The singing made me want to vomit!
Sandra F.
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Aderito P.
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Bev B.
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Was great movie - good entertainment - enjoyed it throughly.
Bernie M.
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I'm afraid I really thought it was dreadful. Dianne Keaton was the worst I have ever seen her in a movie!!
Anthony R.
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Quite enjoyable...although a bit strident in that NY/LA jewish mother kind of stereotype
Anita B.
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Loved this, Dianne Keaton was really good, the story was believable and the setting was great
Suzanne R.
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great movie
Christine L.
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very enjoyable movie nice and easy to watch
Margarida F.
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I had higher expectations. Thought it would be funnier. Laughed once or twice. Nice one to watch with mum.
Jennie B.
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Nice movie, funny and cute.
Gail
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Occasionally I watch these incredibly shallow movies to find out more about the unfortunate shift in values in our culture . Movies like this project a society where relationships and sex have become so shallow and casual it is frightening. No wonder western culture is dying!
Lorraine R.
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A little bit crazy and funny at the same time. Rather predictable outcome, but worth watching.
Glen T.
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John V.
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This is a nice romantic feel good movie. A little funny in places too.
Anne-Sophie L.
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Joanne M.
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good movie, good chick flick, a little cheesy in parts but nice feel good movie about love. The jazz singer is absolutely gorgeous
John V.
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this was pretty good, different storyline
Joanne W.
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good chic flick
Nicole R.
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A good "Chick Flick".
Amanda P.
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A definite 'chick flick'! Diane Keaton is fabulous; as always. Interesting script but very predictable. It's not a film I would watch again. Once is enough.
Jodi M.
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Rhoda J.
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Thoroughly enjoyed it - it's fun and lighthearted, but definitely one that will appeal more to the girls. A fun story about an over-zealous mother - absolutely loved the dog!
Jackie B.
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OK film - nothing special
David B.
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Very funny and believable.
Penelope R.
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Both my daughter and I totally identified with this movie. A great mother/daughter show. Really shows the good and the bad in a nice way. Good girlie flick. Guys if you want to GET what girls are about start here!
Megan M.
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I thought the movie was wonderful, light hearted, witty, funny and entertaining.
Louise D.
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A bit fluffy. Scant and predictable plot. Probably rated as a 'chick flick' although has enough gratuitous knicker shots to please the boys as well.
Yanna W.
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Fun and quirky – a solid chick flick but not a top 20. Girls, if you’re planning a girls night in with some ice cream and a bottle of wine and you’re looking for something new to watch instead of Bridget Jones for the 20th time, check this one out.
Alan T.
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Definitely a girls movie. Dianne Keaton was great and loved Mandy Moore. Good movie.
Denise K.
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Enjoyed this movie,diana keating plays a great part as a concerned mother.would recommend this dvd to all.
Leisa M.
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Narelle T.
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Good movie, worth watching if you like romance comedy. Got a laugh out of it.
Daniela A.
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I loved the movie it was funny and a good laugh i enjoyed it.
Tania W.
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Very good movie.....enjoyable A++++
Michelle C.
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Too close to home with issue the movie brought up- couldn't enjoy the movie for what it is.
Nicole S.
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I love this movie. What can I say, the dog had me in stitches in one scene. Makes me hope I am not like that with my daughter one day.
Katrina A.
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Good sit back and laugh movie. Very light hearted but worth the watch
Laura B.
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Much better than expected. Good easy viewing
Stephanie P.
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A bit silly. Strange mother/daughter relationship.