Tied for the best movie I have ever seen

The Worst Film Ever

Excellent, a Must See

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

I've always liked Cameron Crowe's movies. Not a big fan of Tom Cruise, but whatever. So, the New York Times reviewer got it right, give the guy credit for trying to open up the romcom format. I'm writing this 13 years after the movie's release, and you may notice that there are over 500 reviews of this film here. The only rap on the film I would go along with would be Orlando Bloom's wooden acting, but using him rather than a big name star may have been the deciding factor in getting the film made. And it only helps to highlight Kirsten Dunst's energetic performance.After the box office tanking of Vanilla Sky, Cameron may have chosen to turn his experience into a movie, which has been the pattern in his writing career from the beginning. The opening segment borrows heavily from Blake Edward's S.O.B., a 1981 comedy from a writer-director with a similar career arc. And the supporting cast is populated by interesting people like Judy Greer and Louden Wainwright, one advantage of being a Hollywood insider with many friends. The story sails along after that opening bit towards the (spoiler) happy ending with a completely unpredictable sequence of encounters. Any instances of conflict over family issues are resolved with rounds of laughter. I would have edited out much of Susan Sarandon's role, but that's about the only critical thing I can come up with. Favorite line: "Is there such a thing as partial cremation?"

This is the perfect example of why these stupid movies are produced... someone said they loved it ... i thought it was tripe ... way too much over done garbage... and trying too hard to get a laugh.... its not quirky, its just bad ... kirsten dunst is obnoxious ... the critics were correct .... don't waste valuable time on this film

A movie with some touching moments, but not really "8/10 great". What makes it special for me though, is that the role of Claire Colburn offers the exact mixture of charm and emotional ride between sadness to joy, that is perfect for Kirsten Dunst.

This is one of my all-time favorite films. I can watch it over and over again every year.it is insightful to the plight of chasing your callit is encouraging in the pursuit of truly being yourselfit is a great road trip film with inspiring stops and killer music - top notchit reminds you to love your parents while they are around(even if you don't have the best relationship with them)it is one of the best romantic comedy movies that isn't sappy.Orlando Bloom is funny, impacting and emotional without being sappy.Kirsten Dunst is authentic, charming, vulnerable and loving.The entire movie has a nice mixture of stupid funny and heartfelt inspiration.Again, I love this movie. Watch i when you're not going to be interrupted. Put up with some of the silliness and get ready to be moved. You'll love it too!