Imagine Me and You [DVD]

 

 

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It goes without saying - or maybe it doesn't - that this is not your typical romantic comedy. Most people fall in love and then get married, but Imagine Me & You starts with a wedding and ends with true love. And most married men worry about their wives leaving them for another man - not another woman. Truly, though, this film should not be pigeon-holed as one of "those" films, for it's a really sweet story that says more about true love than most of today's raunchy romances. Love and sex are not the same thing, and it's always nice to find a film that reflects that. Don't go into this film expecting to see two lovely ladies rolling around naked in the hay, as there's no nudity whatsoever. This is a sweet film, not a prurient one.

I love Piper Perabo, especially now that's she proven she's just as talented as she is gorgeous. She's an unusual choice for the leading role in this film, an American actress surrounded by an impressive British cast, but her accent feels natural and makes for a most comfortable fit. Her character, Rachel, seems the picture of happiness as she marries Heck (Matthew Goode), a true good guy who has long been her best friend. Walking down the aisle, however, she happens to exchange a life-changing glance with Luce (Lena Headey), the florist who supplied the flowers for the wedding. She soon strikes up a friendship with Luce, initially trying to set her up with one of Heck's friends. Even before she learns that Luce is gay, though, she finds herself thinking about her more and more. Never having believed in love at first sight, she doesn't know how to react to these strange but powerful new feelings she is experiencing for the first time. Naturally, a distance seems to develop between her and Heck, eventually forcing her to choose between happiness and stability with Heck or true love with Luce. Luce, for her part, is also torn; as much as she loves Rachel, she certainly has no desire to break up a marriage.

As the movie progressed, I really wasn't sure how this story would end, knowing that one side of this lovers' triangle was destined for unhappiness. The filmmakers delivered a better and more meaningful conclusion than I ever expected, however - even though it does go a little too far in trying to make everyone happy.

The entire cast is excellent, contributing a couple of meaningful subplots, but special mention must be made of two individuals. Boo Jackson is utterly charming as Rachel's young sister H (there's a great explanation for her name), while Anthony Head (Giles of Buffy fame) turns in a memorable performance as Rachel's long-suffering father, whose tendency to mumble and dodder around seems directly related to his less than perfect marriage to Rachel's demanding mother. Both Jackson and Head really step up to make the film's sentimental conclusion particularly effective.

Imagine You & Me is a disarmingly sweet and entertaining romantic comedy. The nature of the romance between Rachel and Luce does much to explain the film's R rating, but this same-sex romance is in no way "mature" in terms of its content. When you come right down to it, the fact that Rachel and Luce are both women is almost incidental. This is, purely and simply, a wonderful love story.

A charming heart-warming story of a just newly married woman falling in love with the florist who has just prepared the flower arragments for her wedding. However the florist happens to be another woman.
The confusion, the pain and the joy this unstoppable love causes to her are described in a light and sharp way providing the audience with several laughs throughout all the film.
Worth watching.

This is a very cute film, it is basically a "Love, Actually" type of story where girl meets girl, girl fall for girl, girl tries to forget girl and finally, girl gets girl.

It is refreshing to see the subject treated so sympathetically in a rom-com setting. It could have been done so much worse. OK it isn't deep and it doesn't tax the brain but it engages the emotions quite nicely and it is perfect for a snuggle on the sofa with your best girl, a bottle of wine and a pizza.

Maybe we have seen bits and piecs of it before and the ending sort of reminds me of the end of the first Crocodile Dundee (except with better looking protagonists) but it is sweet.

Oh, and Lena Headey and Piper Perabo are just gorgeous. Shame most of us don't ever get to meet girls like them in real life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars No Subtitles
The film is absolutely wonderful (how could it not be with Lena Headey and Piper Perabo!) and a film which regularly cheers me up (especially Tony Head's one-liners) but a quick... Read more

Published 1 month ago by AlisonW

3.0 out of 5 stars Surpirisingly lovely
First things first, until half way through I thought this film was awful! Then something strange happened...it was like a sneaky spell had been cast. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Ms. Jf Bowers

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good film
This is just lovely its so romantic perfect for a night in I just was completely captivated. Not expensive so treat yourself!

Published 3 months ago by Sophie Lloyd

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love You Number Nine
Excellent feel good movie. one for the girls. It will have you laughing and crying just like a good film should.

Published 10 months ago by J. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favourite
The most romantic lesbian movie I've seen... Can watch it again and again and will never get bored. Will definitely recommend. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Yula

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine Me & You
Always loved this film, it puts a new spin on classic romance type of films and makes it more real in what struggles people can face in reltionships. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Tiffany

5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Delivered within a fortnight to Australia. Awesome timing as Christmas/New Year trading was still in place. Enjoyed the movie too. Only dissapointment was no subtitles available.

Published 13 months ago by CHM07

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine You Meet That Special Someone...
Imagine you meet that special someone at your own wedding. Imagine it is not the man you're marrying but... the florist. A girl, actually. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Ford Ka

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine me and You
An upto date romantic film for the 21st Century,the girl gets the girl I just loved it, The cast blended well and there was some funny moments, highly recomended.

Published 15 months ago by SuzieM

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing we haven't seen before!
Formulaic! I was hoping for something a little bit different from writer/ director Ol Parker but unfortunately he didn't keep his end of the bargain. Read more

Published 15 months ago by Patrick H. Williams

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