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The Accidental Husband (2009)

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Reviews Counted:13

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Rotten:13

Average Rating:2.6/10

Australian Rating: TBC

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Comedies

Australian Theatrical Release:
Feb 1, 2009 Wide

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: New York firefighter Patrick Sullivan had no idea his seemingly idyllic life was about to go up in smoke – especially as the unwitting, second-hand recipient of advice from famed love expert and... New York firefighter Patrick Sullivan had no idea his seemingly idyllic life was about to go up in smoke – especially as the unwitting, second-hand recipient of advice from famed love expert and radio host Dr. Emma Lloyd. One day he is a happy, go-lucky guy looking forward to a life with his soon-to-be-bride. The next thing you know, his fiancée Sophia (Justina Machado) is seeking couples counseling on the radio from Dr. Lloyd. The no-nonsense, ever practical Dr. Lloyd questions Sophia’s concept of romantic love and advises her to break their engagement, which she swiftly does. But when Patrick and his computer-savvy neighbor decide to give Dr. Lloyd a taste of her own medicine and “accidentally” join them in holy matrimony – something that doesn’t go over too well with her fiancée (played by Colin Firth) -- it isn’t long before they learn that sometimes even an expert in love needs a second opinion… --© Yari Film Group [More]

Starring: Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sam Shepard

Starring: Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sam Shepard, Isabella Rossellini, Brooke Adams, Keir Dullea, Justina Machado, Lindsay Sloane, Ajay Naidu, Sarita Choudhury, Jeffrey Tedmori, Nick Sandow

Director: Griffin Dunne

Director: Griffin Dunne
Screenwriter: Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, Bonnie Sikowitz
Producer: Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd, Jason Blum, Uma Thurman, Bob Yari, Brad Jenkel
Composer: Andrea Guerra

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The film is hinged on unapologetic formula, looking to enchant the viewer through the act of repetition, but the writing isn't smart enough to wipe the dust off the plot.

Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment Comment
11/19/09
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
DVDTalk.com
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Full Review Source: Screen International | comment Comment
10/18/08
Screen International

mono pragma poy se boithaei na pernas tin ora soy, to na metras poses gkrimatses prolabainei na kanei o anyparktos Colin Firth, hlapakiazontas kanapedakia

Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment 1 Comment
09/16/08
Joseph Proimakis
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

Words almost fail me after watching this terrible romantic comedy from Griffin Dunne which is perilously described as a "sort of Carole Lombard screwball comedy". Would that it were.

Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
02/29/08
Derek Malcolm
Derek Malcolm
This is London

Sadly, as Thurman dithers between her two suitors – one a fiery free spirit, the other as wet as an otter’s pocket – her ­decisions become ever more ­baffling. Even her sparky ­performance fails to fire the rather soggy finale.

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02/29/08
thelondonpaper

A plot of insufferable silliness contrives to keep the lovers on tenterhooks and the audience in a permanent cringe, none of it helped by Thurman's thoroughly phony performance.

Full Review Source: Independent | comment Comment
02/29/08
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Independent

This ludicrous effort is more catastrophe than accident.

Full Review Source: Sun Online | comment Comment
02/29/08
Sun Online

This week we learned that 99% of Sun readers want a return to capital punishment. I learned that 100% of me wants it for 100% of people involved in this romcom.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
02/29/08
Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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The prognosis: a total emotional block.

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02/28/08
Stella Papamichael
Stella Papamichael
BBC

Limp, transparently plotted flight fodder.

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02/28/08
Jane Crowther
Jane Crowther
Total Film

Even rom-com's need a relatively believable premise but the idea that you can find yourself hitched as a result of a few clicks on your keyboard is really pushing it.

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02/28/08
Tim Evans
Tim Evans
Sky Movies

Dismal romantic comedy that gets everything wrong, thanks to an appalling script, bad performances, embarrassing stereotypes, zero chemistry between the leads and painfully unfunny jokes.

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02/28/08
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

A hodge-podge of random story elements that seem to emerge from the land that logic forgot, including a Bollywood segment.

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02/28/08
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
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02/28/08
Trevor Johnston
Trevor Johnston
Time Out
 
 
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