Great little romance flick
355872
Great little romance flick -gets a bit hokey at times but all and all was fun to watch. Nice to see movies where hard working single Moms win -nice fantasy...
4061644
I just loved this movie.  It had an interesting, rather novel storyline to back up the romance and, fortunately, very good actors that carry the story.  Rent it, buy it, watch it!  (I also fell in love with one of the groups that sings one of the songs in the movie -- check out "The 88".)
3171276
Wonderful romantic film with lots of dry humor from Hugh Grant (as is the norm). Julia Roberts does her usual great job as well.

You'll also get some good belly laughs from Rhys IFans, who currently is doing a wonderful job playing Sherlock's brother on 'Elementary'.

I'm not much into 'Chick flicks' but this is an exception.
3017738
Well, i have heard this movie descriped as "a scrappy little indie flick" many times. That is what it is. It's scrappy, and the plot isn't exactly new but the realationship between Michael Goorjian and Portia De Rossi on screen is really quite interesting. it's a story about two people changing each other and that's it. It's not about everlasting love or about relationships, its just about these two people and how they affect each other and it's really quite interesting the way it is produced.  I happen to think the acting is quite good. I was a little worried about Portia De Rossi, but she definately held her own and was very charming. Michael Goorjian is one of those guys who oozes talent though i have to say i found it a little hard to buy that he was a drug addict....but that's just me.
3952677
This movie was fun, and refreshing because it was not an upchucking of dismal lesbian social commentary or the ' happily ever after isn't part of the lesbian culture' message being sold by cynical women directors seeking like and kind in their audiences.

Instead, it's refreshingly light but only just as believable as any hetero mainstream romantic comedy and thus it doesn't pretend to be anything but what it is.  The lesbians are no more realistic than Julia Roberts was as a hooker in Pretty Woman, meaning you'll believe them only if you want to believe them.

Understanding what a romantic comedy is, we dove in with very little reservation and popcorned our way through to an ending that came after some surprising lifestyle insights in a "I wish my family had said that" kind of speech.

After watching this movie the first time, we showed it to a number of our straight friends and they enjoyed it too. There is a message in that.  Drop the 'our lot in life' attitude and this movie is truly a romp.  Bottom line?  It delivers if you let it. If we had more lesbian romantic comedies, I think I'd have rated this one a three.  But absence makes the heart...  so I gave it a four.

Side note: The retro dance numbers (especially Heather Graham's) were impressive. The appearance of the actress who plays Helena Peabody in the L Word was a treat.  While this movie will hold less appeal to women who growl at the color pink, it's also a decent date movie for our community.

Magic Mare
4225774
Its not a cheesy, sexually heavy date movie... Its got a very sexual theme, this is not for anyone under 18 or that hasn't been in a healthy relationship if they're prone to romanticizing a story but the story is very sweet, they're trying to be together and trying to figure out how that will work when they have never been in a real/ healthy committed relationship where there was love. I think its very gripping and the sequels will likely be just as good. Clearly had a budget and was well made.
1855095
This is a really cute romantic movie. The plot of this movie is really good. Rachel McAdams does a fantastic job in  this movie. One of my favorite romantic movies.
922185
This is a cute movie where a flight attendant named Marcy, meets three men named Mike.  She likes different things about each of them, but they all three fall in love with her.  Marcy is always finding herself in a jam and through some fun instances she ends up spending time with each of the men and has to decide which Mike is the one for her.  There's no foul language (as is par with most older, classic movies).  It kept my attention all the way through.  If you like romantic movies, classic movies and just clean wholesome movies, you should like this one.  I have watched it probably 15-20 times.  Clearly, it doesn't get old.
229612
I like to watch this every once in a while having my wife cuddled up next to me.  Decent chick flick..
1918384
I'm not a big fan of romantic comedies but I really enjoyed this one.  It was a very well written movie that was fun to watch (and read with subtitles).
1577708
A wonderful little movie about unconventional and recognizable relationships. The backstory is interesting.  Reminded me of Beautiful Girls.
1557332
Love this movie.  A very sweet romantic comedy about two people who need some acceptance and unconditional love in their lives and find an unconventional way to get it. He's been kicked out of his home by his parents who do not accept his new career goals and she's having a hard time in every aspect of her life - family, love, and work. I really appreciated her eventual realization that he wasn't there for room and board, but because he enjoyed their time together (especially her lack of expectations, since she knew nothing about him).

Be sure to watch the adorable scene in the end credits where she loses a bet and has to be HIS pet for a day.  Too cute.

Regarding subtitles: they are all there, but instead of coming up when the actor begins speaking, it seems timed to end with their speech instead.  It makes for an odd watching/reading experience.  The subtitles are better on Hulu, but you have to sit through commercials. I found it worthwhile to watch it there first and do my re-watching here.
2687094
I was looking for something light, funny, romantic, and cheerful.
This delivered it all and then some.
It is one of my favorite "chic flicks."
132430
If you are a woman and you like romance movies, you will love this movie. That is all you need to know.
1469741
I am a fan of french cinema, especially their funny romances. This is a perfectly short sweet film that reminds me at times of Amelie (a great one!).
1584670
I'm a hugh fan of Natalie Portman. Drop dead gorgeous, talented, and a Mensa I.Q. She's a hell of a combination.
As for "No Strings Attached", this movie has all of the earmarks of a light-weight romantic comedy and OK, it is.
Still, I confess that I thought it was pretty good. Even if your not a Natalie Portman fan, and they grow ever fewer,
the younger crowd of twenty-somethings will probably enjoy this one. Four starts for the movie, five for Natalie.
Presented in 16:9 format, I believe. The picture and sound quality were both excellent.
4105326
This was a cute, fun rom com.  My fiance and I both liked it a lot. All of the actors were really great. If you like indie comedy-this is a great choice.