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Natasha Henstridge, Michael Vartan, Michael Rispoli, Faith Prince, Frankie Muniz ... see more see more... , Olivia d'Abo , Tony Sirico , Joelle Carter , James A. Baffico , Joseph Baldwin , George Ede

Former NYC policeman and aspiring author Charlie Hudson (Michael Vartan) is about to marry into a wealthy family and is sent to a hotel near Central Park to spend the weekend without his bride-to-be f... read more read more...inalizing plans for the big-deal wedding. He meets in the hotel elevator perky, trivia-obsessed Anna Penn (Natasha Henstridge), who is doing the same on the eve of her wedding. A few chance encounters later, the couple teams up to complete their chores -- and that's when Charlie realizes he's not in love with his career-driven future wife; He's in love with Anna. But is Anna in love with him? And if so, would they both leave their mates at the altar? ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Steven Feder

Release Date: February 11, 2000

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DVD Release Date: October 8, 2002

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  • itsjustme2004
    October 14, 2010
    itsjustme2004
    I am such a girl. I really thought that this movie was very romantic. There were some scenes that really choked me up, for example, that romantic scene at the fountain. Oh my gosh. Nice movie!
  • arifajagroop8292
    February 24, 2007
    arifajagroop8292
    I was bored on a Friday night so I borrowed this movie, and I'm glad I did...a great movie that shows the mind of love
  • scrambledegg7
    December 16, 2006
    scrambledegg7
    Aside from being a slightly schizophrenic movie (WHAT exactly is this movie trying to tell us about love?), this wasn't at all a bad romantic comedy. The first half hour or so was overwhelming as it threw new characters and some incredibly odd dialogue our way, but then it seemed... read more to level out and be a pretty solid ride the rest of the time. Certainly cheesy, even for a romantic comedy, and several moments that were just slightly too over-the-top for me. And - I don't think this is spoiling anything, because nobody is going to be surprised in the least when this happens - I'm a little confused as to the point when she dumps her fiance. They're together, and then, very suddenly, they're not. No explanations, nothing. Odd. But not at all a bad little movie. Pretty darn decent for having a low budget and going straight-to-video. And watch out for musical theater people - Faith Prince as a cynical wedding registry person, and half-MTP Emmy Rossum as a young girl on the verge of jumping off a building.

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David Nusair
June 27, 2004
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...kept afloat by two incredibly charismatic stars. Full Review

Christopher Null
September 1, 2002
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

Unfortunately, though, Vartan and Henstridge neither have much chemistry nor do they really look all that interested in the movie they're in. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
July 23, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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