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This is the second film by actor/director Ed Burns, his first being The Brothers McMullen. The two Fitzpatrick brothers, Mickey (Ed Burns) and Francis (Mike McGlone), would appear to have little in co... read more read more...mmon, as the older is a rather volatile cab driver, the younger is a very settled stockbroker. Just prior to the time of the film, Mickey, after a whirlwind romance, married Hope (Maxine Bahns), one of his passengers. Francis has been married to his lifelong sweetheart (Jennifer Aniston) for some time. However, they are both very competitive about Heather (Cameron Diaz), an old flame of Mickey's. Mickey, who was once her fiance, left her when he found out she was sleeping with someone else. At the time of the story, Heather just happens to become a passenger in Mickey's cab, and they decide to finish exchanging belongings left over from their break-up. When Heather gives Francis (her current lover) the watch Mickey just returned to her, complications multiply. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Edward Burns

Release Date: August 23, 1996

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DVD Release Date: March 20, 2001

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  • blkbomb
    September 7, 2011
    blkbomb
    Mr. Fitzpatrick: Let me get this straight. You don't want to cheat on your girlfriend with your wife? 

    Like with the other Edward Burns movies I have seen, I'm sort of in the middle here. He definitely has some skills as a filmmaker, yet his movies seem to be missing something. ... read moreShe's the One is a decent Romantic Comedy. It's not your typical romcom and I like it for that. Burns kind of reminds me of a not as a great Woody Allen. He writes, directs and stars in all of his stuff, he deals with the same subjects in his movies and there is something about each scene that tells you it is a Burns movie. Now after just a few experiences of watching his movies I feel like I could see a scene from any of his movies and know right away it's his, just like with Woody Allen.

    She's the One is a watchable and likable "comedy," although I think of it more as a drama. It just seems like a key piece of a great movie is missing here and it just drags the whole movie down. I want to like this so much more then I do. There's a lot to like and yet a lot to scoff at and say "What the hell?" 

    I'll watch anything Burns does because he has a great skill that he hasn't totally realized yet. When he finds that last piece of the puzzle, it's going to be incredibly special.
  • stevenecarrier
    March 16, 2011
    stevenecarrier
    I am intrinsically attracted to films like "She's the One." Films that feature a cast of characters acting out in juxtapositional ways always fascinates me. Writer/Director/Actor Edward Burns' film has it's moments of depth and humor and he has quite the ear for great dialogue. H... read moree also has a way with pulling terrific performances out of female actors. Jennifer Aniston is quite excellent here, playing both bitingly honest and emotionally grounded with ease. Cameron Diaz shows off her rare cold side as an icy manipulator. The men are decent as well, with Burns on auto-pilot and fine nuanced work from John Mahoney and Mike McGlone. The sole dark spot in the cast is Maxine Bahns. There is something disconnected and confusing about her delivery and her characters actions. Burns wants his story to ring true, and for the most part it does, but in that search for honesty he stays away from any sort of conclusion. Like any good writer he understands that his characters have lived before what we see in the film and they also have lives to live after the credits roll. But where he stumbles, and this is something that really hinders the film's impact, is that with the ending, he does not let the audience in on what the characters feel. Things happen to them and they disappear. Since there is no catharsis for these people there is no catharsis for the audience. This is a major flaw and there are ways around it, but with this being his second feature, it's a bit understandable that he is scared of these risks. In the end, "She's the One" is still very much worth watching for it's biting humor, fantastic dialogue and Aniston's performance- just don't expect anything that satisfying in it's conclusion to match the rest of the film.
  • SirPant
    September 23, 2009
    SirPant
    Watch it only for John Mahoney
  • mwilliams078
    January 26, 2008
    mwilliams078
    She's The One is one of my favorite Ed Burns and Jennifer Aniston films. What a gem of a comedy that I have really enjoyed since originally watching it when released in 1996. I really like Ed Burns as an actor and this honest look into a set of brothers that deal with funny situa... read moretions in NYC....if you want to see just one Ed Burns film this would be it!
  • mjgildea
    November 22, 2006
    mjgildea
    A funny movie. I liked it better than Brothers McMullen.
  • binky013
    May 8, 2006
    binky013
    Boy, I hope this is a demonstation of Diaz' and McGlone's acting ability. Not the most pleasant people. As in The Brothers McMullen, Burns eeks out a happy ending, but not so happy for anyone else--with the exception of Jennifer Aniston. The very best part of this movi... read moree is John Mahoney, famous for playing the much put-upon dad in TV's Fraser.
  • ileo
    April 12, 2007
    ileo
    A favorite.
  • shannylee38
    December 20, 2006
    shannylee38
    its lame!!! Could ruin Aniston's career!
  • jam233
    March 25, 2010
    jam233
    Likable romantic comedy, the cast does quite well. The characters do develop to a point, but there could have been more to them. It's certainly above average for films of this type. The plot twists were a plus and kept me interested. It looks good, well produced, fine photography... read more and Edward Burns does a good job directing. It?s entertaining.
  • paparazzichick2001
    June 13, 2008
    paparazzichick2001
    I was unimpressed with this one. I loved how it ended though, that guy totally got what he deserved.

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Critic Reviews

Leonard Klady
March 26, 2009
Leonard Klady, Variety

Burns manages to take on a laundry list of touchy issues in a relatively frank, unflinching manner. His characters retain their dignity and integrity without false dramatic redemption. It's a true adu... Full Review

Mick LaSalle
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

She's the One isn't slick, smooth or particularly good, and it offers only a perfunctory exploration of the human heart. Full Review

Rick Groen
April 12, 2002
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Edward Burns returns to the themes of family and love that he examined in The Brothers McMullen. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Sadly, the 28-year-old Irish auteur from New York lost his footing while stepping up the Hollywood food chain. Slickness set in.

Janet Maslin
January 1, 2000
Janet Maslin, New York Times

Burns emphatically avoids sophomore slump with an inviting, ruefully funny film that lives up to his initial promise. Full Review

Mike Clark
January 1, 2000
Mike Clark, USA Today

A funnier, more polished variation on actor/director Ed Burns' The Brothers McMullen.

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Although the movie disappointed me, it did not dishearten me about Edwards Burns as an actor or filmmaker. Full Review

James Berardinelli
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

The sophomore jinx, the bane of hot, young film makers, has struck again. Full Review

Jeff Millar
January 1, 2000
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

A quality, offbeat movie.

Cynthia Joyce
January 1, 2000
Cynthia Joyce, Salon.com

Light but hilarious... Full Review

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