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Amy Adams (Enchanted, Doubt, Julie & Julia) and Matthew Goode (Watchmen, Match Point) star in LEAP YEAR, a romantic comedy that follows one woman’s determined quest to get married to the perfect guy… despite what fate has in store for her. When their four-year anniversary passes without a marriage proposal, Anna decides to take matters into her own hands. Hearing of an Irish tradition that allows women to propose to men on February 29th, Anna decides to follow her boyfriend Jeremy (Adam Scott, Step Brothers, Monster-in- Law) to Dublin and get down on one knee herself. But airplanes, weather and fate leave Anna stranded on the other side of Ireland, and she must enlist the help of handsome and surly Declan to get her across the country. As Anna and Declan bicker across the Emerald Isle, they discover that the road to love can take you to very unexpected places. Directed by Anand Tucker (Shopgirl, Hilary and Jackie), Leap Year is from a screenplay by Deborah Kaplan & Harry Elfont (Made of Honor, Surviving Christmas).
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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By L. Power
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Format:DVD
Being Irish myself I was somewhat interested in checking out this rom com with Amy Adams, another excellent reason to see any movie.
So, legend has it that in Ireland a woman can propose to a man on the leap day of a leap year. When an anticipated proposal does not emanate from her doctor boyfriend, Anna hears of this legend and so she has to go to Dublin to propose. Imagine. Dublin.
So, Murphy's Law intervenes, and the flight gets diverted, to Wales, and to make a long story short has to take a really roundabout route to get there in a beat up old Renault 4, with an obnoxious yet somewhat charming Irish guy, who gives her no respect. And Murphy, well, he just keeps getting in the way, and will she even get to Dublin.
But, if you put a woman in a car with a charming Irish guy for any length of time, warm feelings can start to develop. So, things happen they way they do, and it's all done with great humor, the scenery is fantastic, it's like an Irish postcard at times. Amy Adams is amazing, and her costar, Matthew Goode is also excellent.
The one thing I will say is every Hollywood movie about Ireland has the obligatory cows blocking the road scene. It does happen, but come on.
I think you would really enjoy this movie, and I highly recommend it. If you like this type of movie, consider
The Quiet Man (John Wayne) [DVD] [1952] (Collector's Edition), with John Wayne and Maureen O Hara, really the classic of its kind, and The Matchmaker [DVD] [1997] with Janeane Garofalo, and most recent Cecelia Ahern's movie P.S. I Love You [DVD] [2008] with Hilary Swank.
I hope you found this review helpful.
So, legend has it that in Ireland a woman can propose to a man on the leap day of a leap year. When an anticipated proposal does not emanate from her doctor boyfriend, Anna hears of this legend and so she has to go to Dublin to propose. Imagine. Dublin.
So, Murphy's Law intervenes, and the flight gets diverted, to Wales, and to make a long story short has to take a really roundabout route to get there in a beat up old Renault 4, with an obnoxious yet somewhat charming Irish guy, who gives her no respect. And Murphy, well, he just keeps getting in the way, and will she even get to Dublin.
But, if you put a woman in a car with a charming Irish guy for any length of time, warm feelings can start to develop. So, things happen they way they do, and it's all done with great humor, the scenery is fantastic, it's like an Irish postcard at times. Amy Adams is amazing, and her costar, Matthew Goode is also excellent.
The one thing I will say is every Hollywood movie about Ireland has the obligatory cows blocking the road scene. It does happen, but come on.
I think you would really enjoy this movie, and I highly recommend it. If you like this type of movie, consider
The Quiet Man (John Wayne) [DVD] [1952] (Collector's Edition), with John Wayne and Maureen O Hara, really the classic of its kind, and The Matchmaker [DVD] [1997] with Janeane Garofalo, and most recent Cecelia Ahern's movie P.S. I Love You [DVD] [2008] with Hilary Swank.
I hope you found this review helpful.
37 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By swan
Format:DVD
This isn't the greatest romcom in the world - it almost feels sometimes like the film can't actually remember what it's supposed to be about. The shining light for this movie is the casting - Matthew Goode and Amy Adams make a lovely couple so you cannot help but root for them. There is a definite awkwardness between them which is either very good acting or they genuinely were a bit embarrassed about the script. The pay off at the end of the film is worth the previous 90 mins. Its romantic and feel good. Even though it wasn't great I can't help but want it on dvd. Romantic and clunky, but enjoyable.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Claire Davis
Format:DVD
It looked good on the previews and i pretty much laughed the whole way through it, it was brilliant, will definately watch again and again.
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One of my favourites
Not sure if it's just because I love an irish accent, but this film is definitely one of my favourites! Humour, romance & the beautiful country of Ireland - couldn't be better!
Published 19 hours ago by Blue_Romance
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great fun
love this movie great fun a giggle a second but also thought provoking.....everyone not always who they seem to be
Published 1 day ago by maz
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I LOVE THIS FILM
A GREAT CHICH FILM . . .VERY FUNNY AT SOME POINTS . . .SAD IN OTHERS . . .
ITS A FILM YOU MUST SEE
ITS A FILM YOU MUST SEE
Published 24 days ago by caterina burleigh
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girl flick
film was good but only because Matthew Good rocked it . The article in question arrived quickly as expected and it was just what I wanted.
Published 1 month ago by Cj Dower
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great family movie
Great movie for all the family. Everyone has watched it several times now, friends have also been around and remarked how much they enjoyed it and the picture quality was... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John
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An Excellent Romcom - one to watch!
This film I loved! Along the lines of PS I Love You so if you like that film you will love this one. Highly recommended if you want a feel good film and a good laugh
Published 1 month ago by slicksms
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Film at its very best
I first stumbled across this film as a Lovefilm rental but my wife and I loved it so much we immediately bought a copy so we could watch it again and again. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JG West Sussex
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leap year
i love this film i like matthew goode and amy adams is one of my favourite's excellent for a night in
Published 2 months ago by Julie Dalton
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it is a very funny movie, i watched it so many times, the story is beautiful, a must see irish based film..
Published 2 months ago by sarah
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A rom-com with a nice twist and no clichés!
Leap Year is great in the genre of rom-com! Really, you have what you expect (a love story, a happy end etc. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lulu Ciole
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