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Because I Said So
2007 102 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.0
Romance, Comedy
Director: Michael Lehmann
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Description
In an effort to prevent family history from repeating itself, meddlesome mom Daphne Wilder attempts to set up her youngest daughter, Milly, with Mr. Right. Meanwhile, her other daughters try to keep their mom's good intentions under control.
US Gross:
$42.67M
Worldwide:
$69.49M
Starring
Diane Keaton
Actor
Mandy Moore
Actor
Gabriel Macht
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2008
— Worst Actress
Key opinion
Because I Said So is a polarising romantic comedy that viewers either embrace as a lighthearted, feel-good story or reject as an intrusive and illogical melodrama. While opinions on the quality of the performances remain deeply divided, most acknowledge the film as a predictable but undemanding experience.
| Screenplay | The plot follows a highly predictable and banal formula common to the genre. | |
| Theme | The central premise of a mother's obsessive, boundary-crossing interference in her daughter's dating life is viewed by many as either endearing or deeply unpleasant and unrealistic. | |
| Acting | Diane Keaton's performance is a major point of contention, characterized by some as energetic and charming, while others find her portrayal overly frantic and implausible. | |
| Acting | Mandy Moore provides a natural and convincing emotional anchor for the film that helps ground the more chaotic narrative elements. | |
| Acting | Gabriel Macht's performance is frequently singled out as a highlight, with his charm and presence drawing favorable comparisons to other leading men in romantic comedies. | |
| Humor | The humor relies on exaggerated, sometimes slapstick situations that some viewers find amusing and light, while others deem the comedy forced or cringe-inducing. |