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A romantic comedy vehicle for X-Files star David Duchovny, Return to Me costars Minnie Driver as Grace, an ailing waitress whose life is saved when she receives a heart transplant. Meanwhile, Duchovny's architect Bob is grieving over the death of his zoologist wife and sweetheart since childhood Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), killed in a car accident. A year on, he agrees to go out on a disastrous blind date redeemed by his encounter with the comely and witty Grace. Abetted by her redoubtable Irish Catholic grandfather (played by Carroll O'Connor), they hit it off and start dating. But when Grace accidentally discovers from whom she received the vital organ that saved her life the blossoming relationship is tested to its utmost.
Return to Me is not for the hardboiled cynic-it's a gentle, funny and very charming tragi-comedy. It's sweetly chaste, too, with Grace's self-consciousness about the chest scar from her operation precluding any steamy sex scenes. All this adds to its old-world charm, which is further exacerbated by O'Connor and his ageing restaurant staff's late-night card games, in which they discuss the merits of Sinatra and Dean Martin and generally function as a seven dwarves-type collective to Driver's Snow White. James Belushi also chimes in as the lovably slobbish hubby of Grace's best friend. Ultimately, however, the success of the film is down to the shy chemistry between Duchovny and Driver.
On the DVD: The feature itself is presented in 16:9 widescreen. Numerous extras include trailers, a deleted scene, a music video for the featured big band number "What If You Loved Me", and an audio commentary by writer/director Bonnie Hunt, in which she talks about the unpredictable joys of working with Sydney the Gorilla, whose on-screen performance outshines those of many of the humans. --David Stubbs
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After his zoologist wife is killed in a car crash, Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) dedicates himself to building the gorilla enclosure which meant so much to her. He has no plans to fall in love again, and is surprised to find himself drawn to local waitress Grace (Minnie Driver). Romance blossoms, but their developing relationship is haunted by a shocking secret: Grace has recently recovered from a heart transplant operation in which she was given Bob's wife's heart.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By C. O'DONNELL
Format:DVD
This is a great movie which returns to a time when romantic comedies involved simply that - romance. It is the bitter sweet story of a man who loses his wife, only to unknowingly fall in love with the woman who receives her heart via a transplant. Though this sounds far fetched it is played in a very down to earth, simple way that makes the idea believable. The DVD includes a fasinating (and extremely funny) Directors commentary (which also features the voice of Bonnie Hunts co-writer), a cut scene called "Danny Boy", a music video, and the original theatrical trailer. David Duchovny is great in the part of Bob (who is a builder - obviously they don't get that cartoon in the US!), and plays both comedy and grief very well. Minnie Driver is her normally sweet self and one of the truely great surprises of the film is her relationship with Bonnie Hunts character. The delight of this film is that all its elements work well and realistically. The scenes of Bonnie Hunts character's home and children make real life a beauty to behold. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who likes a little old fashioned romance :)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This has to be one of the most enjoyable films I have ever seen,
it's funny, sad and an absolutely brilliant soundtrack. A basic old fashioned love story which we don't see enough of in films now, David Duchovny and Minnie Driver look great together, but it's her Grandfather and his friends in their Irish Italian ( yes I'm right!) restaurant that for me, steal the show. The banter between them is hilarious, I've watched this films lots of times and each time I see or hear something new,,,,,especially the sign in the restaurant " Genuine Irishman for hire, for singing, dancing, and geneneral carrying on " !
Don't miss it !!
it's funny, sad and an absolutely brilliant soundtrack. A basic old fashioned love story which we don't see enough of in films now, David Duchovny and Minnie Driver look great together, but it's her Grandfather and his friends in their Irish Italian ( yes I'm right!) restaurant that for me, steal the show. The banter between them is hilarious, I've watched this films lots of times and each time I see or hear something new,,,,,especially the sign in the restaurant " Genuine Irishman for hire, for singing, dancing, and geneneral carrying on " !
Don't miss it !!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This film was a wonderful one to watch. Minnie Driver and David Duchovny were great together,and had a great on-screen chemistry. The rest of the cast were fabulous,so funny,especially the restaurant gang and James Belushi. I haven't laughed so much for ages! A real heart-warming film that will leave you with a big cheesy grin on your face long after the credits have rolled. Just gorgeous.Buy it now!!!
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Return to Me dvd
A very touching story. Sad and yet funny as well and well acted by all the principals. A film we often
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. K. Sampson
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touching and lovely film
This is a great film - the location was partly in a stunning room in a Chicago hotel where we recently stayed and the film was bing promoted by the hotel. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. Jean Hay
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Surprisingly good
Did not really have high hopes for this film, but was surprised at how good I found it.
It had funny, sad and romantic elements to it. Read more
It had funny, sad and romantic elements to it. Read more
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Published 19 months ago by Mr. Ryan Marcel Simon Savy
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AN EXCELLENT FILM ...
I saw this film at the cinema and really enjoyed it and decided it was one that I would like a video of in order to be able to watch again when the mood took me. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Barbadosbelle
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My favourite film
I love this film. What is particularly interesting is the family dynamics.
I also thought the immediate cut from party to the hospital scene was really effective as it... Read more
I also thought the immediate cut from party to the hospital scene was really effective as it... Read more
Published on 12 May 2011 by saj
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Great service.
Thank you so much for your prompt service it arrived so quickly. I have no doubt that we will meet again! Great movie too!!
Published on 4 Mar 2011 by Ben
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Slightly scratched
In general the dvd was of good quality but it was slightly scratched and so we had a distorted/jumpy picture for a short while. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Tanith
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Perfect Feel Good Film
Not being a huge fan of either main stars, I wasn't sure what this would be like. I was more than pleasantly surprised! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2009 by Crystal Mercea
4.0 out of 5 stars
absurd plot but enjoyable, moving comedy
From an absurd plot - Chicago architect David Duchovny falls in love with the woman who (unknown to him) has received the transplanted heart of his dead wife - first time director... Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Andres C. Salama
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