Let's be realistic.

Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Look, I get it - chick flicks are rarely good movies. But this one sucked. There was no chemistry, the plot was contrived, the characters had no likability, and the fetishization of Ireland was disgusting. I wouldn't recommend this to torture my worst enemy. Thank god Amy Adams has realized her mistake and moved onto bigger, better things.

You know, I had recently watched a film called Leap Year and it isn't as good as I remembered it. The trailer for it was utterly predictable; basically showing you how it ends, which of course can be seen miles away. It isn't necessarily about the destination however, the journey can be seen as vital also. At the time I was not bothered by Anna, played by Amy Adams. Initially I thought it was just a breezy, light romantic comedy; nothing to be taken seriously. Of course, and I still stand by this; Matthew Goode steals this film, although just barely. The character of Anna is absolutely annoying. There are no redeeming qualities about her. I mean, I get it; she is an uptight shrew to Matthew Goode's easygoing, mature Declan. It is a fish-out-of-water, opposites attract, type of comedy but it isn't really likable. The story is paper-thin, which is to be expected, therefore relying on the chemistry and the situational stuff between the two leads.It's basically her going to Dublin so she could propose to her longtime boyfriend, played by Adam Scott since she was expecting a proposal from him at the start of the film. There's supposed to be a significance of doing it on leap year based on some familial tradition. She rejects the idea at first, but then decides to go ahead with it anyway because if she didn't, then there wouldn't be a movie. It's a bit hard to believe this was filmed in the year 2009; mostly depicting Ireland as some backwoods country, where people are walking stereotypes who have not caught up with modern times. I would think it's pretty insulting. There is one scene I like after Anna's expensive shoes are ruined and Declan tells her, "Put 'em in the wash. They'll be grand."

Had many good moments. As a Christian, not sure why His name needed to be used in vain, just once mind you, seems unnecessary. Some skin, not much, there again why when the plot idea is a good one. Liked her as Amelia Earhart in one of the Smithsonian episodes. It was well enough done(I have been to Dingle, etc) to keep us watching.

This movie really charmed me! It has just the right amount of romance, comedy, and drama all mixed together. The cast is great and each actor is just right for his/her character. Amy Adams is great in this film, she really does fit the lead role well and she portrays her in a very likable way. Matthew Goode is great as Declan, the owner of a small pub in an Irish village that agrees to drive Anna (Amy Adams) to Dublin. Anna is desperate to get there after her flight is canceled and there is no bus or train. She plans to propose to boyfriend of four years there in accordance with an Irish tradition where the woman proposes to the man on a certain day in a leap year. But, as one might guess, Anna begins to fall for Declan on this hectic journey to Dublin. The dialogue is very well written and the script allows for ample character development for both lead characters, like I said, the romantic chemistry between them is top notch, but it's important in a romance to not only build up a believable romance between the leads but also build them up as people. You must have both so that it's not a situation where either NEEDS the other in order to survive. And this film accomplished that very well. The journey they take is so enjoyable. Plenty of interesting dialogue, breathtaking scenery, and a few comedic parts. I really loved this romance film, everything just worked for me. 10/10.