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The generic title of Martha - Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence suggests a bland, by-the-numbers romantic comedy. Its dialogue certainly doesn't help--there's a lot of piffle about destiny and "having only one chance", etc.--but there are some surprising differences. The plot centres around Martha (Monica Potter), an American trying to start a new life in London. She meets three men (Tom Hollander, Rufus Sewell and Joseph Fiennes, who played the title role in Shakespeare in Love). These three are best friends and all three fall in love with her but the one she falls in love with feels like he's betraying the others to be with her. Despite the resulting confusion, she pursues him to the end--which makes it unlike most current romantic comedies where the woman is a hapless love object to be captured by the right guy. But more entertainingly, Martha - Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence pays particular attention to the ways men delude themselves because the two friends Martha doesn't care for are both convinced she's hankering for them, which allows for some fairly subtle skewering of the male ego. It's a flimsy movie but no more so than Notting Hill and Joseph Fiennes, in particular, has a relaxed, winning charm that marks him as a rising star. --Bret Fetzer
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
I give this film its odd title because with the amount of clever flashbacks in it you can be sure that one scene will explain a previous one.
This is a fantastic film which can be adored by both men and women due to its clever plot and excellent cast which can make you laugh and effortlessly relate to them.
You will also be happy to know that there is'nt a single character upstaging another. You would think that a high profile actor like Joseph Fiennes (Shakespear in love)would steal the show but thankfully the other actors suit their roles so perfectly that it almost seems like it is real.
Monica potter(cant believe I havent seen her in other things!)is fantastic as the young american willing to take a huge chance at changing her life and at the same time stumbling upon three hopeless romantics.
Hilarious, tear jirking,tense!
I recomend it to everyone everywhere.
This is a fantastic film which can be adored by both men and women due to its clever plot and excellent cast which can make you laugh and effortlessly relate to them.
You will also be happy to know that there is'nt a single character upstaging another. You would think that a high profile actor like Joseph Fiennes (Shakespear in love)would steal the show but thankfully the other actors suit their roles so perfectly that it almost seems like it is real.
Monica potter(cant believe I havent seen her in other things!)is fantastic as the young american willing to take a huge chance at changing her life and at the same time stumbling upon three hopeless romantics.
Hilarious, tear jirking,tense!
I recomend it to everyone everywhere.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Martin
Format:DVD
I've wanted to see this film again after seeing it at the cinema on its first release. Sadly, on the initial attempt to buy it on DVD, I was told that it had been discontinued only to be re-released in a few weeks time. And here it is. Hooray!
All the central performances are great with the relationships between the characters being revealed as the plot unfolds. The story is told in retrospect and has a number of clever scripting surprises. There are also a few familiar faces that have become well known in the intervening years. Can you spot Rob Brydon?
With a cracking script and great direction of both photography and actors, this film is as fun and stylish as when I first saw it.
The DVD packaging promises special features which include sub-plots (whatever they are), feature clips, biographies and TV spot. Strangely, we're only offered theatrical trailer and featurette on the special features menu itself. No great loss, but mis-sold on the pack.
A small scale but perfectly formed production, rather like Mr Hollander himself! Brilliant.
All the central performances are great with the relationships between the characters being revealed as the plot unfolds. The story is told in retrospect and has a number of clever scripting surprises. There are also a few familiar faces that have become well known in the intervening years. Can you spot Rob Brydon?
With a cracking script and great direction of both photography and actors, this film is as fun and stylish as when I first saw it.
The DVD packaging promises special features which include sub-plots (whatever they are), feature clips, biographies and TV spot. Strangely, we're only offered theatrical trailer and featurette on the special features menu itself. No great loss, but mis-sold on the pack.
A small scale but perfectly formed production, rather like Mr Hollander himself! Brilliant.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Olly
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This has to be one of the best films I have seen in a very long time. It is funny, frustrating, enchanting, and very simple. The small loveable cast keeps the story moving at a steady pace, ensuring the viewer is entertained at every moment. Another classic British film, with signatory twists and turns of fate for four peoples lives, resulting, in a wonderful love story. Watch it, this film is magical!
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A version with English subtitles
I like this romantic story very much. I have bought many versions of this DVD buy finally I found a version with English subtitles.
Published 7 days ago by Laban
3.0 out of 5 stars
Martha - meetfrank,daniel and Laurence
Nice comedy which I had never heard of, and to my amusement there were scene in Longfield House where I once worked. Why I'd never heard of it I don't know. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Mrs Moira Winifred Battersby
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Martha meet ... take your pick
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Shakespeare it is not but if you are looking for a Rom.Com you need look no further. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Frances Mary
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nonsense...
Not an outstanding movie by any stretch of the imagination, and I guess anything that receives the definition of a 'brilliant, brilliant' film from the likes of Chris Evans... Read more
Published on 8 May 2011 by FAMOUS NAME
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Nonesense...
Not an outstanding movie by any stretch of the imagination, and I guess anything that receives the definition of a 'brilliant, brilliant' film from the likes of Chris Evans... Read more
Published on 8 May 2011 by FAMOUS NAME
3.0 out of 5 stars
For a "freebie" in my Sunday Paper it wasn't half bad!
I had never heard of this film before today. The DVD was a freebie in my Sunday Newspaper and at first I wasn't gonna bother watching, but as I've always liked Joseph Fiennes... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2006 by Coco
4.0 out of 5 stars
I LOVE IT!
An amazing film for a girly night in.... not the most intellectual of films, but the characters are genius and the story is a classic of three men fighting over one woman. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2005
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoy believing the unbelievable
Unbelievable coincidences make the protagonist meet three men separately, without finding out they are close friends. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2003 by "garciaml"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Romance as never seen before
was a bit wary when i bought this DVD but was definately worth it...not like any other movie i have seem.. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
This film is so much better than it sounds...
Despite having watched the film numerous times I can still never remember the title without much brain-pain (perhaps cos I'm useless with names)! Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2001
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