Sarah Michelle Gellar,
Sean Patrick Flanery,
Patricia Clarkson,
Dylan Baker,
Christopher Durang
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An airy romance in the tradition of classic Hollywood comedies of the Depression Era, Simply Irresistible (1999) also presses into service the food-obsessed magical realism of Like Water for Chocolate... read more
Directed by: Mark Tarlov
Release Date: February 5, 1999
DVD Release Date: August 17, 1999
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May 16, 2007A magic crab that gets you a partner and helps you with your work?! Now that's my kind of crustacean!
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October 10, 2006One of my favourite Sarah Michelle Gellar films in a comedy-romance story that her main character should be a 'Sabrina' chef. I love and would watch it again because it's full of fun and magic. Hopefully it will release on DVD in Australia real soon.
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September 7, 2009fb25827189I really don't know what the filmmakers were trying to do with this film, but there was just enough quirkiness to Simply Irresistible that sets it apart from most of the Romantic Comedies that were so prevalent in the 90's. However the production value was noticeable cheap, which... read more
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May 26, 2009I just watched this again and I remember liking it when it came out but could watch the whole thing this time around. Thumbs down. It's dumb.
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January 15, 2012I wish I knew what she was making in this movie...I want some of it. I equate it to a freshly made Krispy Kreme donut. LOL
Critic Reviews
November 8, 2002
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
January 1, 2000
Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International
Scrambles many of what were among the winning elements of You've Got Mail--but audiences are returning this one to sender. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com
A ridiculous and just plain goofy romantic fantasy that's as flimsy as a slice of bologna. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
'Simply Irresistible' begins with Sarah Michelle Gellar picking up a case of crabs. Things go downhill from there. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
This murky and ultimately bland effort lives up to that former title--Vanilla Fog, indeed. Full Review
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