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Chick-lit lovers, and those who love them, will flock to Something Borrowed, a frothy adaptation of Emily Giffin's bestselling novel. Something Borrowed itself borrows some of the best bits from earlier romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally…, 27 Dresses, and Sex and the City. Though Kate Hudson is the ostensible Big Star here, it's Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, He's Just Not That into You) who finally comes into her own as a winsome leading lady. The plot is fairly simple: Rachel (Goodwin) harbours secret feelings for Dex (Colin Egglesfield), the fiancé of her best friend, Darcy (Hudson). Along for the ride, and acting as a sort of stage manager/narrator à la Our Town, is Ethan (John Krasinski), who just may be harbouring some secret longings of his own. Will the right boys end up with the right girls? Well, Something Borrowed is one of those comfy films in which the viewer knows who's right for whom long before the characters do. And because of the light, easy direction of Luke Greenfield (whose previous works are mostly TV movies and series), and the sparky chemistry among the stars, Something Borrowed ends up delivering a delicious snack even more satisfying than the sum of its yummy parts. Krasinski, Egglesfield, and especially Goodwin shine in this ensemble, and fans of modern love stories--with a twist--will want to hold on to Something Borrowed. --A.T. Hurley
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Rachel (Ginnifer Goodwin) is a talented attorney at a top New York law firm, a generous and loyal friend, and, unhappily, still single... as her engaged best friend Darcy (Kate Hudson) is constantly reminding her. But after celebrating her 30th birthday, perpetual good girl Rachel unexpectedly ends up in the arms of the guy she's had a crush on since law school, Dex (Colin Egglesfield)... who just happens to be Darcy's fiancé.
As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy's wedding, Rachel finds herself in an impossible situation, caught between her treasured friendship with Darcy and the love of her life.
Something Borrowed also stars John Krasinski as Ethan, Rachel's constant confidante and sometimes conscience, who is busy evading the affection of Darcy's hopelessly lovestruck friend Claire (Ashley Williams) while harbouring a secret crush of his own; and Steve Howey as the charming and irrepressible Marcus, whose designs on Rachel don't necessarily exclude any other woman who catches his eye.
As one thing leads to another in the frantic weeks leading up to Darcy's wedding, Rachel finds herself in an impossible situation, caught between her treasured friendship with Darcy and the love of her life.
Something Borrowed also stars John Krasinski as Ethan, Rachel's constant confidante and sometimes conscience, who is busy evading the affection of Darcy's hopelessly lovestruck friend Claire (Ashley Williams) while harbouring a secret crush of his own; and Steve Howey as the charming and irrepressible Marcus, whose designs on Rachel don't necessarily exclude any other woman who catches his eye.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Because I watch chick flicks, does it mean I have to have arrested development? I switched this off after 10 minutes, but decided to give it another chance (having paid for it!). I'm glad I did, so I can tell you about it. Once I got over the betrayal bit, I got a bit peeved at how poorly the characters were drawn without any nuances. Talk about unsubtle! Let's see: there is a GOOD and there is an EVIL girl. There is male hero, torn between what he wants and duty. There is the loser friend, who loves and loses. The whole film is let down by the simplistically drawn characters that are the protagonists.
This could have been really something. However, poor Kate Hudson, the evil blonde, got to do her funny bit from "How to lose a guy in 10 days" all over again, except it was serious. You do wonder how the male lead ever fell in love with her, and how our sweet, dark and good heroine has been been a doormat all her life to her supposed Best Friend. How much better it could have been to have a more realistic friendship, which would really have cranked up the angst of the betrayal. I suppose with that in mind, it's hard to feel sorry for anyone in this film, except the poor pining friend who's the only one with an IQ. Not even a laugh to be had...Sorry, it was just so so. There is a redeeming bit at the end, where Kate Hudson is allowed a bit of emotion. Might watch the sequel just to check it was that bad...;-)
Would recommend for early teens to keep a sleepover quiet..
This could have been really something. However, poor Kate Hudson, the evil blonde, got to do her funny bit from "How to lose a guy in 10 days" all over again, except it was serious. You do wonder how the male lead ever fell in love with her, and how our sweet, dark and good heroine has been been a doormat all her life to her supposed Best Friend. How much better it could have been to have a more realistic friendship, which would really have cranked up the angst of the betrayal. I suppose with that in mind, it's hard to feel sorry for anyone in this film, except the poor pining friend who's the only one with an IQ. Not even a laugh to be had...Sorry, it was just so so. There is a redeeming bit at the end, where Kate Hudson is allowed a bit of emotion. Might watch the sequel just to check it was that bad...;-)
Would recommend for early teens to keep a sleepover quiet..
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
wanted to see this film when it was first shown but never got the chance. i took a chance and bought it knowing the chances were id like it and i can honestly say it was worth it. enjoyed it from start to finish and it's a film i know i will watch again am now going to read the books! i know some people will have different opinions about the affair element but it isnt done in a way that makes you think its malicious or that they are enjoying the fact that its going to hurt people. ITS COMPLICATED also got mixed reviews about that aspect but i think that was also a good film. i would recommend this film to a friend i think its worth seeing plus colin egglesfield i really fit just an added bonus! hope they make the sequel
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Good girls night in movie, well worth it. Kate Hudson plays her role well. Could predict the ending but nothing bad in that. A movie you could watch over and over
Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK. But Kate Hudson overacted.
It was an acceptable film and the Blu-Ray quality was fine, but I was really put off by the way Kate Hudson over-acted in her role. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. N. Walsh
My Number 1 Chick Flick
I am a massive fan of Chick Flick films and I am very picky about which make it into my DVD collection. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ARBarraclough
Was Kate Hudson pregnant in real life ?
An enjoyable light rom-com, but what struck me most was how different Kate Hudson looked.
I seem to remember she might have been pregnant during the film's making and she... Read more
I seem to remember she might have been pregnant during the film's making and she... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter John Brown
Great Film
I was not sure what to expect with this film, but I was very pleasantly surprised, I found it original and really funny - would definitely recommend for a night in with a bottle of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Lacey
Fun movie but low quality blu-ray
The movie is fun - a romantic story with a happy ending. If you like romance, you'll probably like it. However, I was not very happy with the quality of the blu-ray. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Violeta
funny
A light hearted and funny film but does not set any new bench marks. Kate Hudson was a bit too much.
Published 3 months ago by mrB
Watchable...
If you are stuck inside on a rainy evening, on your own, and feeling abit run down or tired, this is the film to watch. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BlahBlahBlah
Thoroughly unlikeable characters
This film made me angry - what a waste of 2 hours watching characters who were unbeleivable and thoroughly unlikeable. Read more
Published 3 months ago by reader
Just OK
This movie was certainly not the worst I've seen recently but it hardly set me on fire. It was all a bit naff.
Published 3 months ago by c1h8e0l
A little disappointing
I thought this would be better than it was. It was OK, an easy watch, although I would have preferred him to leave his girlfriend initially rather than cheat on her. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Annette K
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