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Raising Helen

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3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0052YEWNU
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 127,233 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Rings a bell? 6 Jun 2006

By Ms. B. Williams

Format:DVD

Raising Helen begins with the story of 3 sisters played by Felicity Huffman, Joan Cusack and Kate Hudson. Kate Hudson plays Helen Harris a high-flying fashion executive the youngest of the sisters and the only one without any children and not planning to for a long while either by the seems of it.
The story that follows is Helen's life being turned upside down as she's left to deal with a situation that she has absolutely no experience of and appears to be making an absolute pigs ear of. The reason I titled this review as 'Rings a bell?' is due to the fact that this seems like a modernised version of the Goldie Hawn film 'Overboard.' I thought this and then discovered that the same guy directed both of the films. Despite this, Raising Helen is an above average romantic comedy but don't expect ANY man to enjoy this as it is a ginormous chick flick. John Corbett is extremely likeable as the love interest and that's the main thing going for this film. Not just John Corbett but the whole cast of characters is pretty strong. The stand-out performance is from Joan Cusack who despite being the supporting actress outshines Kate Hudson by a mile.
The film is very much worth watching and it is superior to a lot of romantic comedies especially of modern times.
The extras include a Blooper Reel, a music video, deleted scenes and an audio commentary. Skip the audio commentary. It was about as interesting as watching paint dry.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 10 Jun 2005

By "pinkenchantedprincess"

Format:DVD

i didn't really think that this film would be any good but when i watched it i was literally blown away. the story line, though incredibly funny was at times very moving. the film is all about Helen's, a partying model scout and her Struggles after becoming an adoptive mother to her two nieces and nephew after their parents die in a car crash. add some wonderfully funny jokes, a handsome Pastor and a heartwarming storyline and you get Raising Helen, one of the best Romantic comedies of the year.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and Heartwrenching 13 Mar 2007

By Dismal Angel TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

This is a funny, heartwarming and sometimes heartwrenching tale that I think really gave Kate Hudson a chance to shine.

Helen Harris, a free-spirited, fun-loving and single fashion executive is enjoying being free-spirited, fun-loving and single in New York, with no plans of settling down and definately no plans of having children any time soon. Her only plan is to live life to the full but that is cut short.

Tragedy strikes when her older sister (and her husband) are killed in an accident, leaving three children without parents. Despite Helen isn't the best candidate (and her older living sister would be a better mother), she's given legal guardianship over the kids. Predictably, her whole life is thrown into a downward spiral.

No longer can she afford a chic apartment, nor can she find the time to work insane hours in fashion and her social life comes to a complete halt. Taking care of three kids proves not only physically exhausting, but mentally exhausting and heartwrenching; it all begins to take it's toll. No matter how hard Helen tries, she feels the pressure building that she will never be the perfect mother the kids need.

This film has it all - comedy, weepy bits, and a little romance thrown in for good measure. The supporting cast are great, and the acting of the youngest kid will blow you away.

Definately a film I'd recommend.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Original Movie 29 Dec 2004

By A Customer

Format:DVD

Raising Helen is a fantastic film based on the story of when Helen's sister and her sister's husband die, she is given custody of their kids. Problem is though she dosen't have a clue how to raise them!

This is a fantastic film, with plenty of funny scenes and extremely funny characters, like her neighbour who was by far the funniest character. Go Buy, you won't be dissappointed!

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! worth your money 1 Jan 2006

By "bornspooky"

Format:DVD

A great infusion of romance and comedy. It shows kate in a great light. It handles the problem of three orpaned childern when their parents are killed in a car crash. A great family film or on a date.

A great film overall and worth every penny.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent girl film 9 Jan 2005

By Michelle Harrison

Format:VHS Tape

Saw this film at the cinema, a real tear jerker. Very factual, can apply alot to everyday life. Kate Hudson and John Corbet very good in this and they work well together. Lots of tears and just as many laughs. Some moments where you cringe for Kate's character, at something she has said and done. A recommendation to all... Especially the girl who goes to the cinema with her girl-friends for a good chick flick.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful (mostly) 16 Feb 2006

By Francisco

Format:DVD

Helen (Hudson) is a PA to the boss of a modelling agency. She's a party animal who lives life to the full. She has two sisters -- both with families of their own. One day she gets a call telling her that one of them is dead. To everybody's surprise the Will says that the custody of the children go to Helen and not Jenny (the most maternal of the 3).

The film follows Helen as she tries to put her life back together and adjust to being a parent. The initial scenes when she returns to New York are cringeworthy in their silliness and predictability but it then settles into a drama (with some romance). In places, however, it does try a little too hard to be funny. I liked it a lot and weeped at the sad bits but it's not as good as some other movies.

If you like Hope Floats or The Banger Sisters then this film is worth a go.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Fair

Raising Helen begins with the story of 3 sisters played by Felicity Huffman, Joan Cusack and Kate Hudson. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Richard

4.0 out of 5 stars Growing up

Tragedy brings families together or pulls them apart, this one sows how tragedy can bring families together despite the sadness that causes it. Enjoyable and funny in parts

Published 3 months ago by BerniH

5.0 out of 5 stars to watch

still to watch .I am reviewing actress checking other films she has made. So far a great actress - more to watch

Published 5 months ago by STUART SMITH

5.0 out of 5 stars Heart-warming

Lovely heart warming film - will watch again and again. It's refreshing as it's really more about Helen's relationship with her nieces and nephew as it is about her own love life... Read more

Published on 13 Mar 2011 by Rom-Com addict!

5.0 out of 5 stars good clean fun

loved this film just the sort of thing my late wife and I enjoyed together no swearing no grunting and groaning sex just good clean fun with no deep meanings

Published on 10 Nov 2010 by Mr. Malcolm Parnaby

2.0 out of 5 stars Great moments, but....

OK, I'm a bloke. This film probably wasn't aimed at me.

That being said, it had some great moments, especially the scene-setting at the start, showing Helen at... Read more

Published on 14 July 2010 by Apple-eater

3.0 out of 5 stars Absolute shlock but I loved it!

This film has been made a thousand times before...at least films with the same scenario. It is the same old story, woman with career ends up having to give everything up to look... Read more

Published on 10 April 2008 by biggest Joni fan ever

5.0 out of 5 stars fab!

I really like this film. Its one of those typical heartwarming family style movies, stunning!

Published on 4 Jan 2007 by crazykat

1.0 out of 5 stars How boringly cheesy could a film be???!!!

Ok, I'm a sucker for a bit of romance and charm but this was boring cheese that could barely keep me going till the end. Read more

Published on 5 Feb 2006

3.0 out of 5 stars Following in Mom's footsteps

Kate Hudson is in danger of becoming typecast as the heroine of cute and unobjectionable comedies such as those that made her mother, Goldie Hawn, famous. Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2006 by Joseph Haschka

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