Better Late Then Never

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

One word to describe this: forgettable.I would've been disappointed had I paid to watch this, but since I didn't - there isn't much to complain about. Waste of time? Yeah, a bit. Pointless movie to be brutally honest.It's a very typical rom-com. Very formulaic and predictable. I might also add that it was surprisingly unfunny for a comedy. I didn't laugh once.Even with such a star-studded cast, it failed to make an impression. Everyone starring in this movie are usually great actors (and you gotta say that the acting was above-average), but the bad script/dialogue makes one wonder why they agreed to star in such a turkey.I liked Jordana Spiro in this. I thought she was most convincing in her role. Everyone was good, like I said. So, basically, the only thing going for this movie, is the talented cast.Perhaps 40+ divorcees, who are trying internet dating, might be able to relate to this... then again... maybe not. I wasn't.

A forty-something preschool teacher (Diane Lane) looks to the personals for a change of pace and a relationship, with hilarious results.I should probably rate this even lower, but I'm a sucker for John Cusack and enjoy watching him even in movies I do not generally enjoy. As other reviewers have noted ,the two leads do a fine job but are in a less-than-great movie. That sums it up nicely. Even by romantic comedy standards, this is pretty bland and not even much of a comedy.Christopher Plummer adds a bit of charm. It seems like he really came into his own as an older actor. I now find it hard to picture him as anything but a man in his later years full of class and wit.

First, I only watch chick flicks like this because of my lovely lady. I do love dogs, John Cusack (GRIFTERS), and, of course, beautiful Diane Lane. Must Love Dogs is typical pleasant but not overwhelming romance with simple story and dialogue.Christopher Plummer plays a foolish widower with lots of ladies and little respectfulness. He seems under-performing in this role. However, in one late scene with Diane Lane, he steals the show with a turn in depth of character and truth. This short scene is worth the $$ of a rental. It's not Shakespeare, but when your heart skips, you will understand how a professional stage and movie actor can move you. Bravo! How often do we witness these snippets of great scenes and acting from trivial films that are memorable enough to cause you to smile in your memories years later? When you find them, it reinforces what movies are supposed to be. Hats off to a superb Canadian actor who reminds us of these special performances in an otherwise average film.Now, when I am with my special lady, and she wants to cozy up with a chick flick, I will not complain about THIS movie with THAT scene.

The movie title promises a lot. The actors themselves promise a lot. But this movie just doesn't deliver. I bought this DVD years ago, thinking that this would be a good romance movie with the added appeal of dogs. I mean, how can you go wrong with a romance movie with dogs, right! Problem is, dogs weren't even used in this movie. Only one scene had the use of dogs. After that, nothing. What a letdown.I wouldn't have minded the lack of dogs (even if the title implied they would be important to the story), if this movie was actually good. But it wasn't! I found it boring and the characters had no chemistry. It's sad because the cast were full of familiar faces who had films before, that I liked.Don't bother watching this if you want a good romance movie. More so, if you're a dog lover and thought you could relate with this movie. What a disappointment. :(Viewed on: April 13, 2011