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Raising Helen
2004 119 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.6
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Director: Garry Marshall
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Description
Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$37.49M
Worldwide:
$49.7M
Starring
Kate Hudson
Actor
John Corbett
Actor
Joan Cusack
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Raising Helen is widely viewed as a heartwarming, family-oriented dramedy that successfully balances lighthearted humor with the serious challenges of sudden parenthood. While critics frequently dismiss the film as predictable and formulaic, many audience members find it to be a sincere and life-affirming story anchored by a strong performance from Kate Hudson.
| Acting | Kate Hudson delivers a compelling and natural performance that effectively captures the protagonist's transition from a carefree socialite to a devoted mother. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds as an uplifting and wholesome family feature that emphasizes themes of responsibility, empathy, and the complexities of parenthood. | |
| Direction | Director Garry Marshall maintains his signature style of providing sincere, kind-hearted entertainment that avoids vulgarity. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure and plot points are frequently criticized for being clichéd, predictable, and occasionally artificial in their execution. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's tone are split; some viewers appreciate the emotional blend of drama and comedy, while others find the shifts between them jarring or contrived. |