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A Life Less Ordinary [VHS] [1997]

VHS ~ Cameron Diaz
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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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: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 4 Front Video
  • VHS Release Date: 5 Feb 2001
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R71S
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,168 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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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

Synopsis
The janitor of a large company meets the bosses daughter... In heaven a couple are given the task of making them fall in love.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different, 13 Nov 2003
This review is from: A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997] (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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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremeley Wonderful!, 10 Mar 2002
By jom1@aber.ac.uk (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
A Life Less Ordinary is a very enjoyable film. It tells the tale of a fed up young man (Ewan McGregor) who after being fired from his job as a cleaner decides to kidnapp the evil boss's rich daughter (Cameran Diaz). You may think this sounds familar, but the twist is that two angels have been sent down to earth to make sure that the pair get together and fall in love. This is an extremeley funny, sweet tale of two very different people becoming very alike. This is a must for all Ewan fans as he is superb in his role and make sure you look out for the kareoke scene (very funny)!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Lovin', 22 Jan 2002
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This review is from: A Life Less Ordinary [DVD] [1997] (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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