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Angelina Jolie proves her box-office versatility in Life or Something Like It, a romantic comedy (Jolie's first) that succeeds on the strength of Jolie's appealing performance. As Seattle TV news reporter Lanie Kerrigan, Jolie craves celebrity (i.e., she's insecure and seeks approval), but her disapproving cameraman (Edward Burns) detects an admirable woman beneath Lanie's bleached-blonde coif and pancake makeup. When a homeless street prophet (Tony Shalhoub) predicts that Lanie will soon be dead, she gradually juggles her priorities, connecting with Burns, appearing drunk on camera (a mistake that ultimately works in her favour), and finding new confidence in her professional and romantic potential. It's generic fluff, but director Stephen Herek (Rock Star, Mr Holland's Opus) approaches the material with his reliably good-natured sincerity and Jolie's bubbly charm mixes well with Burns's casual sensibility. And while Herek can't compare to George Cukor or Billy Wilder, he knows just how to handle the inevitable loopholes in the prophet's not-so-gloomy premonition. --Jeff Shannon
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An ambitious TV anchorwoman thinks her life is perfect: perfect job, perfect apartment, perfect boyfriend, but all this changes when a homeless ‘prophet’ tells her she will die in a week. The news sparks her to take action as she sets off on a wild and hilarious adventure to change the pattern of her life … only to find that destiny is what you make it.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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After the movie has finished it still plays on in your head, and you start to ponder upon the big question that the film is all about, what if I had 7 days to live what would I do with my life?
Angelina Jolie once again proves that she can adapt to any role that she takes on, the character she plays could not be further from the Jolie we know and love. This is a must see film for movie goers who believe there is a higher being than just us, in places the film can be a bit depressing, but the warm ending makes up for any sadness you may encounter.
A must see thumbs up Angelina
Angelina Jolie once again proves that she can adapt to any role that she takes on, the character she plays could not be further from the Jolie we know and love. This is a must see film for movie goers who believe there is a higher being than just us, in places the film can be a bit depressing, but the warm ending makes up for any sadness you may encounter.
A must see thumbs up Angelina
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By H. Anderson
Format:DVD
This film is a must see for all fans of Angelina Jolie as this role is unusual for her and she plays it suprisingly well.
Jolie and Ed burns are an unlikely pairing but I believed the romance between them and the plot although a bit corny was sweet and easy to follow.
The perfect movie for feeling good and seeing Angelina Jolie sing....watch and see!
Jolie and Ed burns are an unlikely pairing but I believed the romance between them and the plot although a bit corny was sweet and easy to follow.
The perfect movie for feeling good and seeing Angelina Jolie sing....watch and see!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Shena
Format:DVD
I wasn't expecting much from this considering all the criticism it's recieved.. but I disagree with it all! It was so refreshing, it really does make you think what would you do if you only had 7 days to live? There's crying moments, laughing, inspirational. Overall it's a fab movie for a night in & Angelina excells herself as usual :) and the lead male Edward Burns is a great co-star for her!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Life or something like it
Angelina Jolie again, love her to bits, the film is very good, excelent story, im sure you will love it. its a must buy DVD.
Published 12 months ago by Joe
1.0 out of 5 stars
time for a minus rating
This was a gift that was quickly recycled. A rip off from several other similarly themed movies of this genre, I suspect either Angelina Jolie had a tax bill to pay, or it might... Read more
Published on 14 July 2010 by J. Turner
1.0 out of 5 stars
Even the wonderful Miss Jolie has bad days...
I'm a huge AJ fan but sadly this movie is terrible. It is sentimental nonsense and poorly executed.
It's like a very bad version of the excellent American Beauty. Read more
It's like a very bad version of the excellent American Beauty. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by Justice Peace
3.0 out of 5 stars
"What would you do if you only had a week to live?"
Lanie Kerrigan (Angelina Jolie) is an ambitious Seattle newscaster who dreams of going national. One day she does an interview with a homeless man who claims to be a psychic; he... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2008 by Kona
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good effort at a different sort of romcom
Enjoyable film which has both a strong satirical edge and an introspective, philosophical tone. Jolie is fab as the shallower than shallow career journalist who has her life... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2008 by Lou Knee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly good with broad appeal
I was pleasantly surprised at how good this film was. The mold might seem to be a bit cliched but I found all of the performances were very good, and there was good chemistry... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2007 by Matt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and quirky rom com
I've given this film 4 stars as it is a pretty fun film for any Jolie fan- it's got a philosophical point to it and is good if you're up for a feel good romantic comedy- not oscar... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2005 by G. Stephens
4.0 out of 5 stars
a jolie good film
I think this film didn`t deserve the criticism it got as most of the reviews i read were very negative,but being a jolie fan i simply had to watch it. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2003 by "mrozski221279"
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