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Amazon.co.uk Review
In Life as We Know It, Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel discover that their closest friends have appointed them guardians of their child in the unlikely event of their joint death--an unlikely event that has just happened. Make no mistake: There's no reason this movie should have been any good. The premise is the worst kind of formulaic Hollywood claptrap; the pleasant but cautious Heigl (Knocked Up) is playing yet another uptight fussbudget; since a promising movie debut in the underrated Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Duhamel has largely coasted on his looks in tripe like the Transformers movies--yet Life as We Know It is surprisingly likable. After the movie gets through the basic exposition--and navigates some radical shifts in tone with unexpected deftness--the script somehow manages to make its clichés into something resembling real human situations. The colorful supporting characters are all entertainingly written and well played by a solid cast. And both Heigl and Duhamel give understated, engaging performances that manage to make the inevitable conclusion seem almost not inevitable. Director Greg Berlanti (The Broken Hearts Club) deserves kudos for skillfully balancing humor and pathos and turning this unpromising material into a sincere and enjoyable movie. --Bret Fetzer
DVD Description
Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they'll have to find some common ground while living under one roof.
DVD Extras
• Deleted Scenes (RT: 16:38)
• Neighbor Kid – Part 1,2,3
• The One Problem With A Smart Car
• Motherly Advice
• She Doesn’t Have My Eyes
• Messer brings home a date
• Shopping for baby clothes
• Understudy for a mom
• Where’s Sophie?
• Do you think it was a mistake?
• Steve Nash
• Neighbor’s Birthday Video to Sophie
DVD Extras
• Deleted Scenes (RT: 16:38)
• Neighbor Kid – Part 1,2,3
• The One Problem With A Smart Car
• Motherly Advice
• She Doesn’t Have My Eyes
• Messer brings home a date
• Shopping for baby clothes
• Understudy for a mom
• Where’s Sophie?
• Do you think it was a mistake?
• Steve Nash
• Neighbor’s Birthday Video to Sophie
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As soon as I saw a trailer for this film, I really wanted to see it. I'm not much of a baby person but I just thought it looked fabulously funny. Luckily, I was right.
Life As We Know it stars Katherine Heigl as Holly and Josh Duhamel as Messer. Once upon a time their best friends tried to set them up on a date. It went hideously wrong and they've disliked each other ever since. Only having to put up with each other at get-togethers, they manage. That is until a tragedy leaves their goddaughter, Sophie, an orphan. Naturally, Holly and Messer are devastated at the loss of their friends, but they're also shocked to find out that the two of them have been named as joint guardians of the little girl.
Somehow, they've got to muddle through parenthood and living together; juggling their jobs and nappies while trying to keep Sophie's life as normal as possible. It makes for an absolutely hilarious film and one that I'd urge chick flick fans to watch. It's funny, but you'll also need tissues at times, so be warned!
It won't be making it onto my top films of all time list, but it's definitely worth a watch.
Life As We Know it stars Katherine Heigl as Holly and Josh Duhamel as Messer. Once upon a time their best friends tried to set them up on a date. It went hideously wrong and they've disliked each other ever since. Only having to put up with each other at get-togethers, they manage. That is until a tragedy leaves their goddaughter, Sophie, an orphan. Naturally, Holly and Messer are devastated at the loss of their friends, but they're also shocked to find out that the two of them have been named as joint guardians of the little girl.
Somehow, they've got to muddle through parenthood and living together; juggling their jobs and nappies while trying to keep Sophie's life as normal as possible. It makes for an absolutely hilarious film and one that I'd urge chick flick fans to watch. It's funny, but you'll also need tissues at times, so be warned!
It won't be making it onto my top films of all time list, but it's definitely worth a watch.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Okay so sure, this film won't be winning any Oscar's but that's not the intention behind the story. While watching this I saw that it was more than just your typical Romcom and I am happy to say that this film has depth. Don't get me wrong it's no American Beauty but it certainly isn't your typical Saturday night comedy. It is heartfelt accompanied by a brilliant soundtrack and an amazing cast (the ever so good looking team Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel are distracting!) but I am happy to say that it will be a proud member of my DVD collection... do yourself a favor and add to your basket now!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Not just any romcom this was funny and heart warming (with some sadder moments). Obviously not the film for those who love action, but this film was well written, with some mildly intelligent plot lines and touches. I thought it was well acted on the whole, even when not totally believable (all though the main characters were all very convincing) all of the actors were very funny. Definite recommendation - it provokes an interesting subject and I have found myself thinking about the story line since.
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I like it
This movie is a good movie to watch and just laid back and have a nice evening. I would recommend it.
Published 8 days ago by Paula
Same old... But still good :)
We all know the usual story in Rom-Coms, and this doesn't let down expectations in any way. Boy meets girl, girl hates boy, an hour and a half later they're madly in love and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephanopolisrose
Life as we know it.
Not your average chick flick, lads will enjoy this one also. Lts of ups and downs throughout but the conclusion is a good all round feel good one..
Published 1 month ago by Ciara B
Junk
To be avoided at all costs, from all directions, by people of all descriptions and even animals (including goldfish). The most mindless, generic, unfunny rot ever.
Published 1 month ago by Compulsive Reader
Not bad - for an easy watch
This was a decent movie but it was a bit too predictable for my liking.
Come on, who in their right mind would leave a lazy, self obsessed ladies' man to bring up their... Read more
Come on, who in their right mind would leave a lazy, self obsessed ladies' man to bring up their... Read more
Published 2 months ago by KateM.90
A must for chick flick fans
I saw this at the cinema and loved it so I bought it as soon as it was released. It's a great chick flick, lots of laughs and a few tears.
Published 2 months ago by Caz
life as we know it
nice dvd. quite funny and some tender moments. Real chick flick, would definitely recommend. The two actors make a really nice couple
Published 3 months ago by mmmmm
Really good movie.
I got this movie because i havent seen it before and their was nothing on the t.v. but it is a very good movie has a few sad moments but mostly funny worth watching.
Published 3 months ago by Sam
Makes you think..a little
I'm not chick flicks biggest fan, (imagine the scene from friends with benefits where Mila Kunis hits 'The Ugly Truth' film poster calling Katherine Heigl a stupid liar.. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ambitiousgreeneggs@hotmail.com
Life As We Know It
Great film, very moving and funny at the same time. Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel are great on-screen together and make the relationship between the characters very believable.
Published 4 months ago by MissCxx
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