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Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, Stacey Dash, Fred Willard ... see more see more... , Jon Lovitz , Sarah Alexander , Tracey Ullman , Henry Winkler , Sally Kellerman , Wallace Shawn , Graham Norton

Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Clueless director Amy Heckerling returns to her position behind the camera for the first time in six years with this romantic comedy contrasting the age disparity roma... read more read more...nce of an older divorcée with the spring butterflies that her daughter experiences upon falling in love for the very first time. An aging professional (Michelle Pfeiffer) with little luck in love has finally found a fitting companion in the form of a much younger man (Paul Rudd). As her relationship threatens to move beyond something simply physical, her adolescent daughter (Saoirse Ronan) begins to wonder if the strange tingling sensation that she feels when she's in the company of a handsome local boy could possibly be the thing grown-ups refer to as "love." Of course anything is possible when Mother Nature (Tracey Ullman) is up to her old mischief, and with higher powers at play there's no telling what will come of the relationships experienced by these two love-starved souls. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Amy Heckerling

Release Date: May 11, 2007

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DVD Release Date: February 12, 2008

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  • adammahler1
    May 20, 2011
    adammahler1
    Should not have gone direct-to-DVD. The presence of the Mother Nature character and Tracy Ullman's portrayal is done perfectly. Everything else is messy, with great writing popping out here and there. Stacey Dash is a pleasant surprise. Girl who plays the daughter holds her own w... read moreith the comic experts in the cast.
  • LitelBluHli
    April 17, 2010
    LitelBluHli
    Cute and at times funny movie with Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd as a couple. Pfeiffer is a single mom of a young teen and producer of a show that Rudd's character is in. She goes through the struggles of dealing with being in a relationship with a younger man and a young dau... read moreghter going through puberty at the same time. Very likable!
  • movieguru12
    April 18, 2009
    movieguru12
    Enjoyed it alot. Paul Rudd is such a cutie and is very funny and Michelle Pfeiffer is as well
  • romy861
    April 9, 2009
    romy861
    Great chick flick. I had zero expectations on this one, so it was a nice surprise. I didn't quite love the "mother nature" character, but it's a small gripe. Michelle Pfeiffer looks great in this, I had no trouble buying that the younger guy would go for her. Also I was impre... read moressed with Saoirse Ronan as her daughter. Between this and "Atonement", I think she is definitely an actress to watch. This was a nice light film with lots of funny bits, (Stacy Dash as the "Go girl" actress is hilarious), which never drags or gets boring.
  • FiLmCrAzY
    April 6, 2009
    FiLmCrAzY
    OMG i love this movie it is funny charming and a bit of romance so worth a watch!!
  • roygutteridge
    May 12, 2008
    roygutteridge
    Very nearly an entertaining,
  • shiftyeyeddog
    May 12, 2008
    shiftyeyeddog
    I Could Never Be Your Woman is the first film directed by Amy Heckerling (Clueless) in like 7 years. I ended up unexpectedly loving Clueless back then, and this film definitely has that same vibe, as well as many of the same cast members, including Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace ... read moreShawn. The movie was a light, fun romantic comedy that I enjoyed quite a bit (though I could have done without Tracy Ullman's "Mother Nature"). Michelle Pfeiffer makes a nice return from her movie hiatus in the lead here, after easing back in with her smaller supporting role in Hairspray earlier this summer. Her daughter is played by Saoirse Ronan, a talented young woman who is gonna be breaking out in a big way in the next year with this and roles in several other really big-name films. But the real star here is definitely Paul Rudd, who has proved to be one of the funniest guys around right now. Between this, his involvement with the Apatow crowd, his participation in all manner of projects by alumni of The State, and the rest of his work, he definitely knows how to find good projects and surround himself with equally talented people.
  • fernandorafael
    March 12, 2008
    fernandorafael
    Not as bad as you would consider a movie that went straight to DVD (as it did in the U.S.) but the direction and the timing were very bad. The script was decent though, and there were some funny moments. Michelle Pfeiffer was good, but the VERY underrated Paul Rudd and the Oscar-... read morenominated (and AMAZING) Saoirse Ronan steal the show. The character of "Mother Nature" was unnecessary and Tracey Ullman wasn't any good in it. Stacey Dash (Clueless) was sooo bad and Jon Lovitz and Fred Willard were really unfunny. Special appearance by Graham Norton in the very challenging role of a gay designer!
  • mwilliams078
    February 24, 2008
    mwilliams078
    I am so happy to see Michelle Pfeiffer back in a leading role. Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer make a good team in this film. Director Amy Heckerling from Clueless fame does another laugh out loud film.

    This film asks the question...does age matter when you love someone? I th... read moreink not.....especially when you are one of the best and never aging Michelle Pfeiffer.
  • SC007
    May 23, 2009
    SC007
    Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd shine in this comedy. It was also good seeing Amy Heckerling in the director's chair once again. She even brought her Clueless alumni of Rudd, Stacey Dash, and Wallace Shawn for this film. On the negative, I think that TV Show that they worked on s... read morehould have been a different kind of TV Show. Jon Lovitz, to me, seems miscast. Also, some of the dialog needed a rewrite, at least 25% of it. I do recommend the film, especially cause of Pfeiffer and Rudd.

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Critic Reviews

Joe Leydon
February 21, 2008
Joe Leydon, Variety

A desperately unfunny mix of tepid showbiz satire and formulaic romantic comedy. Full Review

Richard Roeper
February 19, 2008
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper

It's much better than a lot of the stuff playing in theaters.

James Berardinelli
February 19, 2008
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

It's a pleasant diversion -- an enjoyable romantic comedy that has enough going for it to make it worth a recommendation. Full Review

Holly Grigg-Spall
July 8, 2008
Holly Grigg-Spall, Film4

As an older woman who has built her career on a keen understanding of youth culture, she [Director Amy Heckerling] has a lot to say about Rosie's small world. Full Review

Nathaniel Rogers
May 15, 2008
Nathaniel Rogers, Film Experience

a rather ignominious defeat for a "comeback" performance from one of the great stars Full Review

Jette Kernion
April 17, 2008
Jette Kernion, Cinematical

Very nearly an entertaining, lightweight comedy, except for one flaw: its message is about as subtle as those in a Disney sports movie. Full Review

Jesse Hassenger
April 2, 2008
Jesse Hassenger, Filmcritic.com

It's smart and warm, and if Heckerling loses her grip a few times, it's only because she's squeezing so hard. Full Review

David Nusair
March 6, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...has been infused with a distinctly over-the-top sensibility that effectively drains the proceedings of anything even resembling authenticity. Full Review

Pablo Villaca
September 22, 2007
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

A direção de Heckerling é irregular e a montagem é assustadoramente descuidada, mas Pfeiffer e (especialmente) Rudd conferem charme suficiente para tornar o filme divertido.

Clint Morris
September 20, 2007
Clint Morris, Moviehole

Features one of the best screen couples since Tom and Meg. "Clueless for Baby Boomers"

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