Perfectly adorable

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

I don't know why I waited so long to see this film. Maybe the studio didn't do as much to promote this as it deserved.A wonderfully told and supremely acted version of the flip-side to the coin of male angst in our 30's and 40's.The casting was brilliant and every single actor gave what you'd except from their previous efforts. Cameron Diaz, though was an exception. Her portrayal of Amy's sister was a remarkable and well-delivered effort.I would recommend this film as a must see - for both women who are looking for the loves of their life, as well as men who don't realize they're out there. Also hoping to stumble on the perfect match.

I know that when some people go to the movies they wish to be transported to some place where reality is suspended and everything is a fantasy world or a thrill ride. However, this film is a rare gem because it captivates your attention without any special effects or strange situations. The people in this movie for better or worse are real. If you want to see a movie about real people with real connections/relationships then this is the movie for you.Each of the women in the movie seem to be seeking for some sort of human contact. Each woman has her foibles that lead to her loneliness or failure. By briefly looking into each woman's life we see what is causing her heartache...thus, we see the things we can tell just by looking at her, or rather, things we can see by looking into her life.While it has been several years since I saw this movie it has always stood out in my mind. I generally enjoy Holly Hunter and Glen Close and there performances were proficient but I did not find them to be as captivating as the Christine-Lily combo and Cameron Diaz. Calista Flockheart and her counterpart present a touching couple and perhaps the most honest and heartfelt relationship in the film. Both actresses are believable and engaging. As far as Cameron Diaz goes, she totally owns this movie as the best performance. I have lived with someone who is legally blind and Cameron Diaz truly exhibited what it is like to be blind. Additionally, none of her lines were delivered in a flat way and she captured my attention for every moment she was on screen. Normally, I do not like Ms. Diaz's work but this changed my mind and I hope that one day she will have another chance to prove her acting chops like she did in this film.

...with the other user. On the contrary, I find Things You Can Tell... to be a very intense drama. Even I, being male, could easily identify with all the characters. The title says it all, you know what these characters feel and think just by looking at them, and it's done in a very subtle and under-acted way. I must agree, though, that I, too, was surprised by Cameron Díaz; I knew all the other actresses to be first rate, but up until this movie, I'd always thought of Díaz as a dumb blonde; I'm glad she proved me wrong. I know a lot of Americans (and I'm NOT saying ALL) want big emotions, larger-than-life drama, and a lot of FX...but life isn't that way, life is like this movie: funny, touching, sad, lonely, full of love and, yes, even repressed. 10/10

This is a wonderful film. A surprise that I found in a corner of the video shop. Is is well acted and directed, with good rythm, and with characters that are very well sketched. It shows how difficult it is to love, to show love, to keep it going, for women that live in the present world. Responsible, intelligent, working women, that try to find an answer to their crave for love and understanding.