Fantastic!

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Blistering performances.

This snappy romantic comedy pits two Baltimore reporters, Dan Hanson(Kevin Bacon)and Lorie Bryer(Elizabeth Perkins),writing for an editorial page with opposing opinions...Dan the conservative and Lorie the liberal. Their popularity grows as a romance blossoms and soon they have a TV show 'He said, She said'. Frequent bickering may end the TV show as well as the romance. The leads are very likable and the supporting cast is solid, but the film at points just comes across too sappy and gimmicky. Charming is as charming goes. Bacon and Perkins work well together. Supporting cast features: Sharon Stone, Nathan Lane, Anthony LaPaglia and Stanley Anderson.

I didn't realise this film could generate such diverse opinions - ironic, given the tag line. This was a sweet movie, nicely performed by the nearly always underrated, but never disappointing stars, both of whom have enjoyed unspectacular but satisfying (from my point of view) careers. The story was smart and lightly handled - okay, it wasn't quite When Harry met Sally, but neither, thank God, was it You've got mail. Strange that Brian Hohfeld doesn't seem to have many other major writing credits, considering the standard he achieved here, or are my sources out of date? Nice work all round, and Elizabeth Perkins can still effortlessly pluck my heartstrings, even after all these years!

Dan (Kevin Bacon) and Lorie (Elizabeth Perkins) work for the same newspaper publisher. When an editorial columnist retires, Lorie and Dan both apply for the position. The publisher likes both of their work so he decides to run a column of the "crossfire" nature, with both Dan and Lorie giving their opinions on diverse subjects. This is workable because, naturally, they stand directly opposed to one another on most matters. A television show gets hatched, also. However, they fall in love and move in together. How long will it be before bliss ends? This film, although made quite a few years ago, is still relevant today. The concept of couples who disagree on topics but, let love triumph, is neverending. Both Bacon and Perkins show off their comedic and dramatic abilities well and are very attractive people to watch. Nathan Lane and Sharon Stone lend their many talents to the movie as well. The settings and costumes are a hit while the couple's apartment is very beautiful. Last, but not least, the script is clever and fun. If you are searching for a "date movie" to show while you and your partner are snuggling on the couch in front of a fireplace, try and get a copy of this film. It's sweet and thought provoking nature makes it good choice.

A unusual take on modern romance, HE SAID SHE SAID looks at a relationship in trauma from both sides--first, we see Kevin Bacon's take (his insecurities, job woes, she's a competitor for a promotion, they swoop into romance...in other words the essentials of the plot without much dressing up), then we get Perkins' viewpoint (her breakup before Bacon, her belief that he's favored for the promotion, her plotting to get him to dance), which is much more emotional, and ultimately more entertaining.A very pleasant and enjoyable tale, well worth the rental--especially to see Perkins' re-interpretation of Bacon and his 'past' with old flame Sharon Stone.