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Not a sequel to 1998's Hope Floats, Hope Springs is a romantic comedy based on the 2001 novel New Cardiff, the first new book in over 20 years by Charles Webb, author of The Graduate. Directed and wri... read more read more...tten for the screen by Mark Herman (Brassed Off), the film stars Colin Firth as lovelorn British artist Colin Ware. After being left by his fiancée Vera (Minnie Driver), Colin takes to sulking about in a small Vermont hotel run by Joanie Fisher (Mary Steenburgen). When Joanie becomes aware of Colin's broken heart, she decides to match him up with a local woman named Mandy (Heather Graham). But just as romance begins to ensue between Colin and Mandy, Vera suddenly pops back into the picture with intentions of rekindling her relationship with Colin. Oliver Platt heads up the supporting cast that also includes Frank Collison and Chad Faust. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Mark Herman

Release Date: January 1, 2003

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DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004

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  • mwilliams078
    March 24, 2008
    mwilliams078
    I am a fan of both Colin Firth and Minnie Driver. This is not my favorite film but it is funny and worth seeing.

    Colin plays an artist whom lives in England with his love (Driver). When she leaves him Colin decides to have a big change by moving to New England. While staying t... read morehere he encounters many ineresting characters such as the hotel's owner (the wonderful Mary Steenburgen)and her husband. At the same time he meets a beautiful off the wall lady (Heather Graham). Will home call him back to his 1st true love or stay in the states is for you to find out.
  • fb717685367
    August 5, 2011
    fb717685367
    Awful, awful, awful, AWFUL. Colin Firth is probably regretting ever making this film and Heather Graham proves yet again that she has no acting skills whatsoever. The storyline for me, had no thought behind it and it's forgetable. Even now, I'm struggling to remember parts of it.... read more I'm being generous by giving half a star.
  • DrLappos
    July 18, 2007
    DrLappos
    Genuinly good film. The twists are great.
  • differentcinderella
    April 6, 2006
    differentcinderella
    I really only rented this because I was in a hurry, but I'm kind of glad I did end up renting it. It's a pretty good movie. Not my favorite, but still decent.

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Mark Adams
April 4, 2003
Mark Adams, Hollywood Reporter

Somehow it can't make the leap from an enjoyable light film to a movie to remember.

Dan Jardine
July 2, 2004
Dan Jardine, Cinemania

Firth, who is one of the best of the rom com actors out there, eventually crashes into the film's multitude of shortcomings Full Review

Oz
May 26, 2004
Oz, eFilmCritic.com

Hope Springs went straight to video after being savaged by critics and audiences in the UK, and that's about where it belongs. Full Review

Kevin N. Laforest
April 8, 2004
Kevin N. Laforest, Montreal Film Journal

Hopelessly boring.

David Nusair
April 4, 2004
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...remains engaging primarily due to the charismatic performances and director Mark Herman's breezy approach to the material... Full Review

Christopher Null
April 3, 2004
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

Ultimately it's the wholly unbelievable -- and frankly, impossible -- story that makes Hope Springs fail to work in virtually every scene. Full Review

Ian Waldron-Mantgani
July 6, 2003
Ian Waldron-Mantgani, UK Critic

We see a relationship that doesn't seem to have any reason for being, or even any joy.

Neil Smith
May 7, 2003
Neil Smith, BBC

A date movie that's well worth making a date with. Full Review

December 30, 2006
Empire Magazine

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December 6, 2005
Film Threat

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