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Must Love Dogs
2005 98 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.7
Romance, Comedy
Director: Gary David Goldberg
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Description
Sarah Nolan is a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that, no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$43.89M
Worldwide:
$58.41M
Starring
Diane Lane
Actor
John Cusack
Actor
Elizabeth Perkins
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Must Love Dogs is generally regarded as a charming and lighthearted romantic comedy that benefits from strong, naturalistic lead performances. While viewers acknowledge its adherence to conventional genre formulas, most find it to be a heartwarming and pleasant watch.
| Acting | Diane Lane and John Cusack deliver grounded, believable performances that elevate the film above typical romantic comedy standards. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a warm, undemanding, and atmospheric experience suitable for a relaxing viewing. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay adheres to a predictable, cliché-ridden romantic formula that offers little in terms of narrative surprise. |