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Summary: Eccentricity...amplified
Review: "A Life Less Ordinary" is a zany romp. Ewan McGregor plays Robert Lewis, the hestitant kidnapper who gets himself into the predicament accidentally because he's mad that janitor robots replaced him at a local business and his protest went awry, his "victim" is a controlling spoiled brat Celine Neville (Diaz) the child of his ex-employer, who, having been kidnapped before, contantly criticizes his kidnapping style. But believe it or not, you forget about the kidnapping altogether after half an hour as the two bond with each other. Fact is, the kidnapping kicks off the movie but doesn't need to last because that's not what it's about, though they get themselves into enough legal trouble to last the whole film as a result of it. It's actually a romance about divine intervention. Yes, divine intervention. Apparently, St. Gabriel, who is upset at the lack of true and pure love, sends two agents down (played by Jackson O'Reilly and Holly Hunter in one of her most hilarious roles), to get them together or risk saying adios to pearly gates forever. They get mixed up with the apparently highly crooked Mr. Neville who wants them to kill Robert. Of course they can't do that because that would defy their purpose, on several accounts. Add a few gun fights, lots gunshot wounds, people getting crushed by cars, and some hilarious dialogue and situations and you get the general jist of the film. It doesn't try to make sense, but it does haphazardly in a frenetic, frantic, truly crazy way (though all cinematography stays well on the ground, no flying fairies or can can dancing here, and no, that's not a jab at Moulin Rouge). The film also boasts a slew of great performances from Mcgregor and Diaz (very creative performances if you can imagine such a thing), Stanley Tucci the sleazy dentist ex-fiancee, to Ian Holm and Ian McNiece as the insideous Mr. Neville and his henchman. But the movie's real star, even beating out the couple's Sinatra dance duet in a honky tonk or their high speed racing in dilapitaed pickup trucks, is the script. It's high energy and brilliantly crafted, John Hodge (the writer) and Boyle (director) outdid themselves with such an insane yet workable idea. Great watchable film that is highly undderated. Deserves more praise for being as un-ordinary and chock full of talent as possible.
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Summary: Killer Angels
Review: "A Life Less Ordinary" was a movie with excellent actors, a basically cute story and a fair amount of potential. Unfortunately, the editing was disjointed, the angels were a surreal addition to the plot and someone who obviously hated Ewan McGregor arranged the wardrobe. The movie is worth a look if you're a McGregor or Cameron Diaz fan, but I'd rent it before adding it to the permanent library.
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Summary: Bobby Darin's hit makes this soundtrack worthwhile!
Review: "Beyond the Sea" is by far the most exciting and fun track on this CD. The dance number set to this song in the movie is one of the best scenes and gives the film its strange yet entertaining qualities.I think "Beyond the Sea" fits well with the wide variety of songs that make up this soundtrack.
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Summary: one of my favorite movies
Review: A classic road movie / black comedy featuring the brilliant Ewan Mcgregor and of course Cammy Diaz! McGregor's character gets the sack from his boss and gets dumped by his girlfriend the same day. So with everything lost, he has nothing to lose when he storms up to the boss' office and demands his job back. In which he manages to kidnap the lovely Cameron Diaz. That's all I'll tell you! It's got to be one of my fave films ever. It's got great jokes [in a black comedy stylee] and lots of plot twists and turns with a great scene in the middle with 'Beyond the Sea!' An utter classic. You need it. It's so styylish and every time I watch it, I find I love it even more. Ahhh.
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Summary: The best love story since "When Harry Met Sally"
Review: A great movie. It transcends the average reputation of Boyle by leaving a full happy ending. Some people reason that the movie is too hollywood and not characteristic of Boyle's usual high grade work, basically that he doesn't understand what it's like over the pond. However I feel this story is not Boyle's American Tale, but Boyle's love story. It continues his excellent work previously seen in "Shallow Grave," and "Trainspotting."
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Summary: Romantic Comedy With A Twist
Review: A LIFE LESS ORDINARY is definately an original movie. This is a completely original plot that is enriched by good actors. It stars Cameron Diaz, as the socialite Celine, and Ewan McGregor, who plays Robert, a custodian. Two angels are sent down to earth to help pair up these two unlikely people, and make them fall in love. Robert kidnaps Celine in an attempt to get back at her father, who got him fired and replaced him with a robot. At first they despise each other, but as the movie progresses she shows him how to be a success as a kidnapper, and he softens her attitude, and they eventually fall for each other. Hilarity ensues every time they seem to get off track and the angels make desperate attempts to put them back together, such as writing a poem, acting as killers. Overall it's a wonderful movie that is well acted and well scripted, definately a delight to see if you want something different or just enjoy good comedy with a twist.
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Summary: More Than Ordinary
Review: A Life Less Ordinary is one of the more inventive road movies to come down the pike in the last couple of years. It's post-modern and chic and has a soundtrack full of digable cuts. And while it lacks the slick cleverness of director Danny Boyle's other two films--Shallow Grave and Trainspotting--the dopey charm of the two leads makes up for it. There's a certain freshness about the film which allows for a lot of unexpected and sometimes oddly played scenes. One that works the best takes place in a Karaoke cowboy bar. Robert (Mac) is called up to sing a ditty and before you know it Celine (Diaz) and he are tripping the light fanastic in gaudy, hipster duds. It's a killer touch. McGregor brings a witty sheepishness to his role, and Diaz is his perfect antithesis--wealthy, streetwise, and brash. The combination makes A Life Less Ordinary solid and entertaining.
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Summary: A Life less Ordinary
Review: A surreal, offbeat adventure with a feelggood factor. This has pace, interesting twists, adventure, love, excitement. Excellent performances from the entire cast - particularly Ewan McGregor who is charming and utterly irresistible as an accidental kidnapper who falls in love with his victim (Cameron Diaz) in spite of interference from two angels.
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Summary: Are you kidding??
Review: Anyone who thinks kidnapping at gunpoint can form the foundation for a serious true-love relationship has some issues they need to work on. This film has no plot to speak of and gives you no reason to care what happens to the characters or their made-just-outside-Hollywood relationship. That said, the acting is pretty good and the schtick with the angels concerned about their medical costs is funny. This movie had everything going for it and there are a lot of good scenes. The poor overall rating is not the fault of the cast or the writers. The basic concept is highly shopworn and the casual treatment of violence, class, sexuality, and power fails to achieve the biting edge that I've come expect from these wacky cynical GenX semi-indie postmodern comedies.
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Summary: somewhere beyond the sea.....
Review: As close to magical realism as American cinema can get....a fairly flawless film. One of Ewan's most endearing (i.e. bumbling) roles.
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