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One of the most memorably offbeat romantic comedies of the 1990s begins when a talk-radio veterinarian named Abby (Janeane Garofalo) takes a call from Brian (Ben Chaplin), the owner of a roller-skating Great Dane. Brian is intrigued by Abby's voice and asks if she'll agree to meet him. Insecure about her looks and her nonexistent love life, Abby agrees, but describes herself as a tall blonde, then begs her attractive neighbour Noelle (played by Uma Thurman) to meet with Brian in her place. The ensuing case of switched identity is complicated when Noelle takes a liking to Brian who, of course, thinks she is Abby. This confusion gains comedic momentum when Abby safely plays herself on the radio and in a long, hilariously seductive phone call with Brian, but by now the situation has grown hopelessly complex, and Abby has to find a way to reveal herself without disappointing Brian. Many viewers rightly complained that the movie relies on the assumption that Abby is unattractive, even though Garofalo is more attractive and appealing here than she'd been in several movies before and since. Still, this contemporary variation on Cyrano de Bergerac is a lightweight, good-natured surprise that values the quirks and foibles that make lovelorn romantics (including their pets) uniquely appealing. --Jeff Shannon
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1.85 Wide Screen
16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
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Dolby Digital 5.1 English
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Original Theatrical Trailer
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16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
DVD 9
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Original Theatrical Trailer
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Czech\Danish\English\Finnish\Hebrew\Hungarian\Icelandic\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
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If Ben Chaplin alone (the original Matthew from Game On) isn't worth watching this film for, then there are a host of other reasons. Janeane Garofalo is superb in the role of Abby, a nutty radio animal psychologist, who talks Brian (Chaplin) through the best way to win the heart of a dog on roller skates he is trying to photograph! It's love at first voice for Brian and Abby and love at first sight for Brian and Noelle (Uma Thurman), Abby's beautiful neighbour, but will Abby come clean and tell Brian who she really is?
This film is a real classic which has been sadly overlooked. Garofalo and Chaplin have a real natural chemistry. I could watch this over and over again - in fact, I have!
This film is a real classic which has been sadly overlooked. Garofalo and Chaplin have a real natural chemistry. I could watch this over and over again - in fact, I have!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If your'e looking to unwind and have a romantic bone in your body you'll love this film. There are no belly laughs, but I guarantee you will smile from begining to end. You may even blush as well.
Personally as a man, I dind't find Uma Thurman remotely drop-dead gorgeous which is assumed throughout. But I'm probably in the minority and her performance is immaculate. Everything else about the film is pretty much perfect. Light entertainment at its best.
Personally as a man, I dind't find Uma Thurman remotely drop-dead gorgeous which is assumed throughout. But I'm probably in the minority and her performance is immaculate. Everything else about the film is pretty much perfect. Light entertainment at its best.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a hidden gem. Its a lovely movie with a feel good message. If you want a giggle and a realxing film then this is it.
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Superbly Crafted Rom-Com
Well-written, quick-witted and - most importantly - funny romantic comedy.
The casting is superb, with Janeane Garofalo playing the sparky, clever radio host without overdoing... Read more
The casting is superb, with Janeane Garofalo playing the sparky, clever radio host without overdoing... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Jinjapewbs
Does anyone else feel just lke Abby?!
Another lovely romantic film but with a quirky twist. I really identified with the way Abby felt about her looks and therefore that men may not find her attractive. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Claire
Implausible but fun
As has been said before, the fundamental implausibility about this movie is the idea that the Uma Thurman character is more attractive than the Janeane Garofalo character. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by lexo1941
Romantic Comedy
This shy, lacking confidence radio vet is asked out by a listener to her show and Urma goes as a substitute and many funny twists run through out the film. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by D. J. EDMONDSON
Not many Cat and Dogs in this Romantic Comedy
But even without the Cats and Dogs this is a fun film, Janeane Garofolo is excellent as the veterinarian, with Uma Thurman as her beautiful friend and Ben Chaplin as the love... Read more
Published on 25 April 2009 by R. Champion
the truth about 'the truth about cats and dogs'
Ok so you saw the review title coming... but give it a chance.
Which is basically my opinion of this film, give it a chance. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2004 by "franfan3000"
I love it!
A great romance with an animal twist to it. The actors/actresses have been well chosen and there's a definite chemistry between them. Go on, watch it!
Published on 11 Aug 2000
Pure escapism
I love this film. Very funny, wonderfully acted, beautifully shot, knowingly written and light as a feather, this is definitely a movie to watch if you've had a hard day and need... Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2000
An easy missed gem.
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Published on 26 April 2000
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