The movie runs out of plot and jokes well before the end of a two-hour running time, long for a light comedy.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Forces of Nature (1999): Dir: Bronwen Hughes / Cast: Ben Affleck, Sandra Bullock, Maura Tierney, Steve Zahn, Blythe Danner: It seems like a force of nature when studios continue to pump out these dreary romantic comedies. This one is about chance and romance. Ben Affleck as a bachelor who is engaged to Maura Tierney. He encounters Sandra Bullock on a plane but it crashes before it gets off the ground, much like the film. Affleck must be on time for his wedding, and Bullock must sell a bagel shop so that she can give the money to her son whom she has never met. Conclusion bares compliment due to a particular decision. Full bore full of lame situations just so to romantic link the leads. Its only grace is its concluding decision. Director Bronwen Hughes showed much promise with the fantastic kids film Harriet the Spy but he shows none of the same talent here. Bullock claims to have been married four times, which renders her a brainless gullible bimbo. Affleck should have called in sick for all the good he does. Tierney is required to sit home waiting for the phone to ring. Steve Zahn plays Affleck's trusted friend. Blythe Danner is also featured amongst the many useless wasted cameo appearances. There are a few complimenting elements regarding marriage but this is more or less a romantic tease in typical fashion with little substance and absolutely no force. Score: 3 / 10

I am stunned by how many people are disappointed by the ending of this movie, saying it is depressing, unexpected, unwelcome, dissatisfying, etc... I guess these folks think that being stood up on the day of one's wedding makes for a feel-good movie!!! The ending affirms the beauty and magic of real love, an emotion that is exalted and pure, and lies above fleeting whims and senseless, immature attractions. Ben realizes that Bridget is his one, true love. Yes, he was distracted by the human tornado that is Sarah, but upon seeing his fiancée once again, he remembers all the reasons he fell in love with her to begin with, and he recognizes that what Sarah said earlier was right: all the things he found exotic about this stranger would one day be all the things he hated about her. He had no true bond with her, they could never sustain a life together, and he was smart enough to realize that before he threw away the best thing in his life. He comes full circle at the end: Sarah tells him not to be polite, and to be honest, just like his fiancée did at the beginning of the movie. For him, honesty is admitting that Bridget is the only one for him. By the way, Maura Tierney is one of the greatest actresses of her generation. She deserves continued success.

i completely agree! the ending really did ruin it for me although seeing as it wasn't really a romantic comedy (although that was what it was supposed to be) in which anything can happen, the ending was the most typical, you don't chose your partner after two days. the ending was as if this were a real life event and it was the most sensible thing to do, marry your fiancé as apposed to stripping naked in a gay bar??? its a movie to watch if you are wanting to pass the time...and there is nothing else on. the angels of the camera are as if they are on a slope, if your looking for a romantic comedy there are many other perfectly good choices. don't waste your money on this. i hope this helped.

An entertaining but very unrealistic romantic comedy with Sandra Bullock and Ben Affleck. They play their characters well with some comedy, and the supporting cast adds a nice touch. However, while Affleck and Bullock work well together, I didn't feel a lot of charisma between them. I'll choose to ignore this though, since their characters are quite a couple. The movie's theme is to "love the one you're with".However, while the concept of the movie is really good as a romantic comedy, the delivery has some problems. The biggest problem is that there are plot holes that you can drive a truck through. It seems that many interesting situations and backstories in the movie were dropped without much explanation. I never spoil the endings of any movie, but this one, while unpredictable, made for a huge plot hole. Also, the movie's plot is very unrealistic, but in an entertaining sort of way.The most this movie has going for it is the characters and actors. This romantic comedy is at least adequate and worth watching, but it could have been better. If it were a TV movie, the problems with this movie would be more forgivable.