About 8 years ago, there was a made-for-television movie entitled "The Love Letter". It starred Jennifer Jason-Leigh and Campbell Scott who, although over a century apart, find a way to send letters to each other through a mysterious post office.
Now, I have no idea which was actually written first. I realize that there are only so many ideas to be made into a movie. But, compared to "The Love Letter", this one was just sad. I know Bullock and Reeves are better actors than the impression this one would give. I may have unfairly gone into the movie wanting to compare it with "The Love Letter", but this just comes up short on so many levels.
It's almost like Bullock and Reeves were just going through the motions. And the story-line, which could have made at least a fair movie, just provided a way to painlessly kill a couple of hours, nothing more.
I hate to be this negative about any movie. But, if you feel you must see it, do yourself a favor and wait until it comes out on video and rent it. You'll save yourself a few bucks and, if it is too much to tolerate in one sitting, you can take a break in the middle of it.
Now, I have no idea which was actually written first. I realize that there are only so many ideas to be made into a movie. But, compared to "The Love Letter", this one was just sad. I know Bullock and Reeves are better actors than the impression this one would give. I may have unfairly gone into the movie wanting to compare it with "The Love Letter", but this just comes up short on so many levels.
It's almost like Bullock and Reeves were just going through the motions. And the story-line, which could have made at least a fair movie, just provided a way to painlessly kill a couple of hours, nothing more.
I hate to be this negative about any movie. But, if you feel you must see it, do yourself a favor and wait until it comes out on video and rent it. You'll save yourself a few bucks and, if it is too much to tolerate in one sitting, you can take a break in the middle of it.