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A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997]
 
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A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997]

Cameron Diaz (Actor), Ewan McGregor (Actor), Danny Boyle (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Dan Hedaya
  • Directors: Danny Boyle
  • Writers: John Hodge
  • Producers: Andrew Macdonald, Margaret Hilliard, Sophie Byrne
  • Format: Anamorphic, Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: UCA
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Jan 2009
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R76G
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,595 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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This is a surprising disappointment, considering it is the third film from director Danny Boyle, writer John Hodge and actor Ewan McGregor. This disjointed and strained romantic comedy is not even near the same league as Trainspotting and Shallow Grave. Cameron Diaz is a spoiled heiress and McGregor an aimless janitor brought together by two angels (Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo) hoping to hang onto their wings. McGregor kidnaps Diaz, the boss's daughter, after being fired from his crummy job. She is not all that averse to being snatched. Most of the laughs are lost to a scattershot story that feels preposterous instead of magical. --Rochelle O'Gorman

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1.85 Wide Screen
German
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German
Dolby Digital 5.1
Booklet
Interviews
Behind The Scenes Footage
English\German

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Jamie F
Format:DVD
In the first five minutes of this film, Robert (Ewan McGregor) is fired (from his job as a janitor), dumped and evicted. While confronting his ex-boss, he kidnaps Cameron Diaz, the boss’ spoilt daughter who ironically begins to call the shots. Meanwhile, a couple of angels have been banished from heaven, with their return dependant on making the ill-fated couple fall in love.

A fresh and inventive comedy, featuring some surprisingly competent performances and unexpected twists. An underrated and underwatched film, worthy of attention.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Crazy Lovin' 22 Jan 2002
By A Customer
Format:DVD
If you need a good laugh this is the film for you. Ewan McGregor is nothing short of Hilarious. Combine this, with the argumentative Cameron Diaz, and we have a recipe for laughter.

This is a love story, but with a twist. If you haven't seen it, its worth a shot!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Another thing you should know is that this is not an average boy meets girl romance. It's strange and quirky to say the least; in fact the love aspect of the film is unconvincing and barely plays a part in the story, which is slightly odd as this is the point of the film.

No, the highlight of the film has to be Ewan Mcgregor who portrays a hapless janitor with such charm that you wonder why he has to be helped to find love.Oh and his good looks, puns, and hilarious acting is enough on its own to make you crazy about this film.

The story is about Robert (the janitor played by Ewan) and Celine (A rich woman/ psychopath!!!) both are bored of life, dreamers, and how fate intervenes in their lives. Angels, O'Reilly and Jackson to the rescue!! Or perhaps not, as their way of helping the pair to fall in love is just slightly unorthodox to say the least. An odd pair that add to the confusion of the plot, proving just how illogical and unpredictable fate and love can be.

The film features the gorgeous Ewan yet again revealing his talented voice, unfortunately marred however, by Cameron Diaz's flat notes. Although this film stars Cameron Diaz, yes she wears a swim suit in the first scene, big deal, I did not grow to like her character at all. She spends most of the time with a scowl on her face not allowing us to see the masterpiece of her orthodontist/ex Elliot. However, the film is not harmed in anyway by her presence as I thought it might have previously, being not the biggest fan of her work.

This film is a must-see for anyone that loves Ewan Mcgregor, so that'll be most fans of Moulin Rouge, Brassed Off etc..
WARNING!: This is NOT a normal love story, it IS weird, it IS strange, and most importantly it IS funny, amazing, quirky, fast-paced... need I go on?
Watch this film!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
not so funny second time round
This film was a total let down watching it for the second time. I always thought it was a lot more funny than this in fact I found it quite dull and boring. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JandP
Average film for Diaz
This is not one of Cameron Diaz's better films. The film is loosely put together and only has a handful of comical scenes.
Published 16 months ago by beetyroot
A Life Less Ordinary
A brilliant movie thats a little different. Im not a big Cameron Diaz fan but this is def my favourite performances of her's and Ewan McGregor is ace. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Emily Burt
Excellent start, then loses its way
Great premise, great actors, great performances, great start. But half way through it seems as if the script writer does not know where to take the story. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by P. Seligman
Average predictable fantasy romantic comedy
With McGregor (Star Wars, Trainspotting) and Diaz (My best friend's wedding, Gangs of New York) I thought that this would be a sure-fire hit, and with only a few memorable scenes,... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Stampy
A Very Silly Film
Although I enjoyed this film I found it the plot making excursions into the ridiculous which made it difficult to engage my attention. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2005 by Laura Thomson
A Life Less Ordinary Would Be Boring
"Robert: Right you asshole, I've got your daughter here, and I'm gonna send her back in pieces if... OH! I'm sorry, madam. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2005 by prisrob
Life less ordinary
hilarious! Firstly it made me laugh throughout. the film is about mc gregor whose replaced at work by a robot!who else would think of a better idea. Read more
Published on 21 April 2005 by steve rayner
Quite good...for a while
The soundtrack is quite good and there are some good parts in this film. Unfortunately they seem very far apart giving it an uneven feel. Read more
Published on 2 April 2005 by "zerosniper"
Simply Fantastic!
I really didn't expect this film to be as great as it was, as it wasn't a huge blockbuster. But it really did exceed all my expectations. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2004 by Saira
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