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A New York schoolteacher (Hunt) hits a midlife crisis when, in quick succession, her husband leaves, her adoptive mother dies and her real one, an eccentric talk show host, materializes and turns her ...( read more 
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MCT:January 27, 2008
I've been waiting for this film to be released for a whole year now and it still hasn't been to theaters. It won't be until my birthday (April 25th) 2008. However, luckily for me, I was able to see a screener of this film early. Then She Found Me premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September 2007 to mostly positive reviews. Most of them said this film isn't anything special or new, but it definitely is worth seeing. They praised Helen Hunt for her directorial debut and also applauded the supporting performance of Bette Midler. I agree with both of these points and I think those are the two best things about this film.
This film can be added onto the pile of romantic comedies/dramas that keeps on growing higher and higher each year. It's a film that isn't very original, but definitely has strong morals and is a great way for a woman to make her directorial debut.
Adapted from the novel by Elinor Lipman, Then She Found Me is the story of April Epner (Hunt), a school teacher who hits a midlife crisis when her husband (Broderick) leaves her, her adoptive mother (Cohen) dies and her real one (Midler) appears out of no where to start a relationship.
To me, the story seemed real enough so I left it up to the actors to win me over. It was moving along slowly in the beginning, but picked up when Bette Midler appeared as Bernice Graves. Her enthusiasm and delivery makes her character very addictive and I wished that she would stay onscreen for the rest of the film. She played her character well (an eccentric television personality from New York) and provides the comic relief in many scenes. She becomes a problem in April's life at first (when she appears suddenly and tells her that her real father is Steve McQueen), but in the end, Bernice becomes an important part in April's journey.
I was more impressed with Helen Hunt's directorial job than her acting in this film. That's not to say her performance was bad, because it wasn't at all, it was actually very impressive. Her directorial job, however, was very good. It's better than something Gary Marshall would do with a film like this, let's put it that way.
Overall, it's a film that I felt I've seen before, but still left an emotional impact. The performances were good, especially Midler's and the directorial debut by Hunt was impressive. I do recommend this film to those who are looking for a good romance/drama. It's better than most from that genre and you'll most definitely be pleased. -
MCT:January 20, 2008
Doesn't bring anything new to the 'dramatic romantic comedy' formula, but still is an impressive directorial debut by Helen Hunt. Besides, good acting will always be good acting, which is what you get when you have Hunt, Bette Midler and Colin Firth together.
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MCT:December 1, 2008
Not sure what this would be considered. My take would be a "tragic-comedic-drama". :) How's that for confusing.
I like Helen Hunt. I think she did a good job with this movie. It was just as depressing as it was good.
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MCT:November 12, 2008Very well made! Helen looks a bit unhealthy,,but is still a gifted actress. Sweet tale of an adopted jewish woman bonding with her birth mother. While juggling between her soon-to-be ex-hubby, her new love and trying to have a child. Everything eventually works out in her best interest.
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MCT:November 10, 2008
Good movie, i enjoy Bette as an actress. And it was nice seeing her in something new. The rest of the cast did great too.
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