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22 out of 28 people found the following comment useful :-
'You' will love it!!!, 1 September 2001
Author: jellyneckr

Despite what critics had to say, I loved this movie. It was one of the few romantic comedies that I actually like. It isn't the best movie in the world, but it certainly isn't the worst movie in the world. To be honest, I only saw it because I love Ashley Judd. She does not give the best performance in the movie though. Hugh Jackman does. He's a fantastic actor. He was great in X-MEN, SWORDFISH, and he's great in this. I like him as one of the romantic leads and I hope to see him in more romantic comedies and I hope to see more romantic comedies like this.

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17 out of 20 people found the following comment useful :-
Engaging Performances By Judd And Jackman, 10 April 2001

Author: jhclues from Salem, Oregon

It's nice to go to a fancy restaurant where you can sit down and have a big, juicy steak with all the trimmings, or a gourmet meal served on fine china. But sometimes you just feel like checking out the pizza buffet, and when the atmosphere is right and the pizza turns out to be perfect, it can be every bit as satisfying as haute cuisine. And that's the way it is with `Someone Like You,' directed by Tony Goldwyn and starring Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear and Hugh Jackman. If you just want to relax and be entertained, with a movie that's not too challenging and let's you just go with the flow, then you've come to the right buffet. Ashley Judd is Jane Goodale, who begins a relationship with new co-worker Ray (Kinnear) that goes so well so quickly that she thinks it's going to last forever. And when it suddenly goes south for no apparent reason, she is crushed. Why did Ray jilt her? Was it just her, or is this just the way `Men' are? Her musings on the subject ultimately lead to the formulation of what she calls the `New Cow' theory, which basically states that once men, like bulls, have had the cow, they move on to yet another `new' cow, leaving the `old' cow behind. Realizing, of course, that lacking sufficient data her concept would never hold up to any real scientific scrutiny, she is afforded the chance to study it further when-- due to the circumstances of her breakup with Ray-- she finds herself without an apartment, and moves in with another co-worker, Eddie (Jackman). And Eddie is a notorious womanizer who seems to have a `new cow' every other day. Along the way, as Jane draws her final conclusions, there are some memorable-- and at times, humorous-- moments, like when Jane revives one of her old cheerleader routines for Eddie. But whether or not she is able to prove her theory doesn't really make any difference; the important thing is, you'll have a good time going along with her while she tries.

There's nothing very deep here, the plot is familiar in the genre of romantic comedy, and Goldwyn certainly doesn't break any new ground with it. He keeps things moving right along, but uses a straightforward approach to tell the story that is fairly unimaginative and lacks the distinction of say, a Nora Ephron film. Still, it's a good bit of entertainment, carried by the engaging performances of Judd and Jackman, which alone makes it worth the price of admission. Judd is a wholesome beauty with a natural appeal, and she can act; Jackman is charismatic and has a definite screen presence. And there's chemistry between the two of them that make it work. There's no real surprises along the way, but it's like taking your favorite scenic drive; you've seen it all before, but it's pleasant and fun, and in the end you're glad you took the trip.

The supporting cast includes Ellen Barkin (Diane), Marisa Tomei (Liz), Matthew Coyle (Staff Member), Hugh Downs (Himself) and LeAnna Croom (Rebecca). When you put it all into perspective, you realize that `Someone Like You' is actually a real treat. And Goldwyn, though he may not have given it that `special' touch, should be given credit for delivering a solid, uplifting and entertaining movie that is well worth seeing. It may not be in the same league as `Return To Me,' or `You've Got Mail,' but if you've ever been subjected to bottom-of-the-genre-feeders like `The Bachelor,' or `The Wedding Planner,' you'll definitely appreciate this one for what it is. It's warm and funny, and it'll leave you with a good feeling inside and a smile on your face. And that, my friends, is the magic of the movies. I rate this one 7/10.

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18 out of 26 people found the following comment useful :-
Romantic comedies for the masses should have no expectations, 7 July 2005

Author: andromeda007 from South Africa

There is only one reason I would want to watch this movie - Hugh Jackman, the trailer advertised him half-naked so there I was accurate as an atomic clock when the movie started.

Ashley Judd is a versatile actress yet when given such ugly clichéd role to play she can only make the character slightly less appalling then written. The movie employs every sugared done-to-death cliché.

Strangely, the movie works. Mainly due to the actors, the very much underused Marisa Tomei is excellent and so is Hugh Jackman who has to play a cliché as well(anyone heard about reformed bad boys in a movie?). Ashley Judd is wonderful considering the bad lines she has to work with. So despite the lack of chemistry between actors, bad plot line that has more holes then a matrix-printer invoice it is a good romp to watch whilst doing admin or chopping up vegetables for a large salad.

This is pure oversweetened mass produced candy. We all know it is bad for our teeth but we cannot help by snatching a bite once in a while for some guilty enjoyment, as long as we don't overindulge of course:)

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7 out of 7 people found the following comment useful :-
Pleasant Ashley Judd romantic comedy that keeps you smiling., 28 March 2001

Author: cinemel from North Woodmere, NY

Ashley Judd stars in `Someone Like You', a pleasant romantic comedy that lets her stretch her acting chops. Judd's recent films, `Eye of the Beholder' and `Double Jeopardy', placed her in mortal danger and were deadly serious, to say the least. Her current project gives her a lighter air portraying a young working woman charged with the task of getting interesting guests for a morning talk show hosted by Diane (Ellen Barkin). In the film's humorous introduction, Jane (Judd) explains the Old cow/new cow theory that she applies to men and their relationships with women. Basically, The theory says that once a bull mates with a cow (old cow) subsequently he only wants another Cow (new cow). At the job she falls for Ray (Greg Kinnear). She is the new cow to him. Meanwhile, she shares an apartment with Eddie (charismatic Hugh Jackman, recently of X-Men). Complications ensue and the finale is predictable. Performances are on the mark and the settings in Manhattan are real (not faux Toronto) adding to the film's charm. In addition, the men are treated fairly, not making this a total chick flick. There is also a sparkling performance by Marisa Tomei as Jane's best friend. The costumes are also what a $40,000/yr. salary could afford, as opposed to Armani and other designer duds. As directed by Tony Goldwyn (the bad guy in `Ghost') `Someone Like You' is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours. There are no surprises, some smiles and chuckles, and you'll feel good because the characters are basically nice folks.

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9 out of 12 people found the following comment useful :-
Hugh Jackman is always great., 5 July 2004

Author: nmb from Pgh., Pa.

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Comedy sometimes overlooked by fans of Hugh Jackman. Ashley Judd very good as heartbroken funny girl. She is friends with Hugh Jackman but does not understand him. Scenes between them very good. Middle of the night scene as the room mates run into each other is so sexy. To see Hugh in undies is worth watching the movie. Great talent and great looking man. He steals the scenes and is very in tune with being a ladies man. Before it is over they become close and of course they fall in love. Very last scene on street they kiss and he puts his arms around her and picks her up and swings her around. The line what do we have to loose-everything is so romantic without having any nude scenes.A good,funny,sexy movie with good looking men and women. An old fashioned good movie with fun and comedy for everyone. The thing you want most is right in front of you and his name is Hugh Jackman.

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful :-
Was this a romantic comedy??, 15 April 2001
Author: Alan Yim (alany@telusplanet.net) from Edmonton, Alberta

Someone Like You had so much promise. The trailers looked so charming and funny yet when you actually sit down and see the movie from start to finish you're left wondering what happened. You have an incredibly talented actress in Ashley Judd and Hugh Jackman is going to be the next big star from Australia. The rest of the cast is no slouch either but I can't help but believe that this movie lost out on writing.

Someone Like You is about finding out what makes men do the things they do in relationships (or the beginning of relationships) and of course falling in love. Jane Goodale (Ashley Judd) is a producer for a talk show that can't just seem to find a long lasting relationship. We meet her at the beginning of the movie as she meets the new executive producer, Ray Brown (Greg Kinnear). Sparks instantly ignite between the two and they soon enter into a serious relationship that has them moving in together. No sooner than that happens, Brown breaks up with Goodale, plunging her into a depressive state that has her searching to find out why this happened.

Did you notice that nowhere in that little summary did I mention Hugh Jackman's character, Eddie Alden? And that's the odd thing about this movie. The trailers clearly show that Judd and Jackman are the main characters of this movie (and of course, end up together) but when you actually see it, Jackman isn't in it nearly as prominently as the trailer indicates. For most of the first half of the movie we see Judd and Kinnear and we're introduced to Jackman's character as the resident playboy of the company but that's about the extent of it. There's enough dialogue that we get a sense of what Eddie's like but not a lot. After the break-up between Judd and Kinnear we begin to see more of Judd and Jackman but only as roommates, nothing more. There are little hints here and there that something is developing but it isn't nearly enough to cause them to fall madly in love with each other by the end. For a romantic comedy there wasn't enough interaction between the characters that are supposed to fall in love with each other.

There's not much to say about Ashley Judd. She's an incredible actor and does well with the material she's given. Marisa Tomei is in this movie as Judd's best friend and she does a wonderful job with the amount of screen time she's given. She seems to be making a bit of a comeback in the movie industry and hopefully we see more of her. Kinnear is good as the consummate `nice-guy' but we've seen him do this role many times before, so much so that I'm getting the feeling that he's getting type-cast, you think? Jackman's last movie was X-men and he's turning out to be quite the good actor. He doesn't have a large number of lines and in many of the scenes, he just gives a look or a quirky smile but he's able to say a lot with those looks. He also has a talent for American accents, which will help him with his career in Hollywood. Look for big things to come from this actor.

Overall, this movie is mediocre. The potential was there but somewhere along the way, it suffered a bit of an identity crisis. Is it a romantic comedy or a drama or maybe even a dramatic comedy??? Who knows? This is a good matinee to go to but not worth full admission.

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10 out of 15 people found the following comment useful :-
Sweet, heartwarming, and charming romantic comedy, 23 November 2005

Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@gmail.com) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

SOMEONE LIKE YOU..., in my opinion, is a sweet, heartwarming, and charming romantic comedy. When Jane (Ashley Judd) got dumped by Ray (Greg Kinnear), I felt really sorry for her. This was because I could relate to how she was feeling. However, when she began to fall for Eddie (Hugh Jackman) and pick up the pieces of her heart, I felt really warm and tingly inside. If you ask me, this movie had terrific performances, excellent direction, perfect casting, and nice scenery, especially for a movie set in New York. Now in conclusion, if you are a fan of Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, or Hugh Jackman, you should definitely see this movie. Prepare for lots of laughs and romance when you see it.

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don't do what i did and pay good money for this dross, 8 March 2003

Author: lawafc2 from london, england

this is a personal plea to all the intelligent movie goers who may stumble on this site. Assuming that they may also at some point later, have the choice of whether or not to watch this film. DO NOT WATCH THIS REALLY REALLY TERRIBLE FILM! The plot is hopeless, the direction lame with dialogue about as funny as a cold bath. It is a romantic comedy without romance (there is not the slightest amount of chemistry between ANY of the stars) and it is not funny (not even one lousy line that lightens the gloom) Its over talkative, it takes far too seriously. It starts slowly, finishes really badly and is boring in the middle. There should be a law against people wasting talent like this. There are so many fine actors involved (Hugh Jackman in particular) we shoud have got, at the very least, a half way decent film. I want my 90 minutes of life back that i wasted on this dross.

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5 out of 7 people found the following comment useful :-
Charming!, 23 July 2001
Author: famousgir1 from London/England

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Someone Like You or Animal Attraction as it's called over here in the UK, is a charming romantic comedy starring Ashley Judd who plays Jane Goodale, a woman who is quite unlucky in love until she meets Ray Brown played by Greg Kinnear who sweeps her off her feet, but when he breaks up with her, she's down in the dumps again. Little does she know her new room-mate womaniser Eddie Alden played by the cute Hugh Jackman is the man she will getting together with. Marisa Tomei also does a good job as Jane's best friend Liz. Yes, the film is quite predictable and you can guess what's going to happen at the end straight away but if you like romantic comedys then you'll love this film, which I give an 8/10.

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Missing the catalyst, 9 May 2003

Author: saska-3 from Redmond, WA

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One can smell the Meg Ryan and Nora Ephraim essence lingering, though they've obviously left the room long ago, in this film that attempts to expose the commitment phobias of both men and women. If it had been as over the top as its visual emphasis on cattle and its crackpot neofeminist theory, this might have been a laugh-out-loud comedy - with a de-emphasis on the "romantic" part of the genre. By trying to give it a happy (and yet somehow ridiculously predictable) ending, it fails both as romance and comedy.

I can't fault the director for wanting to capitalize on the talents of Ashley Judd, Greg Kinnear, and Hugh Jackman, but the chemistry is non-reactive between Judd and Kinnear, and I suspect the only chemistry I saw in Jackman was the magnetism he wields regardless of the identity of his onscreen partner. Whatever catalyst - whether pure good acting rapport or device of script - was needed to make this film complete never got introduced. Judd seems lost and uneven as the befuddled and dumped Jane, deeply convincing only when she's sad and phoning it in when her character is supposed to be experiencing joy and love. The payoff at the end of the film - which you're expecting within the first 20 minutes - is too long in coming and too abbreviated to be worth the wait. The one true surprise of the film also comes too late to capitalize on the kind of tension and intrigue it might have allowed if revealed earlier.

On the other hand, it's the little touches that made watching the movie fun even while I was knitting my brow at its mistakes. (The very sensitive might consider the following spoilers.) There's nothing subtle about the womanizing Eddie living in a loft above a meat market, but it has its snicker value, as do the various shots of cows all throughout the film, underscoring Jane's "old cow" theory. There are some excellent musical choices, including a very surprising few bars of the Magnetic Fields' quirky ballad "Absolutely Cuckoo". Marisa Tomei's best-friend role is probably meant to provide counterpoint, but she really only succeeds at comic relief. Ellen Barkin is believable and enjoyable as the older, wiser woman of the film, although her viewpoint is relegated to a single speech and we develop an interest in her far too late.

Above all, this movie is watchable for Jackman's Eddie - I am not sure whether it was a choice or serendipity that, through the whole film, we can never quite bring ourselves to dislike him, despite how we are constantly led by the nose to believe we should.

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