Comments on The Dossing Times: Movie Review: 'P.S. I Love You'

Thought I'd share this with everyone because this ...

2008-02-16T01:04:00.000Z

Thought I'd share this with everyone because this is the 10th and sweetest letter! The one that Holly reads aloud in the Yankee Stadium. I've been looking all around for it, just found it and I know that I'm not the only human being on earth wanting it...so here it is:

"Dear Holly,
I don't have much time. I don't mean literally. I mean, you're out buying an ice cream and you'll be home soon. But I have a feeling this is the last letter, because there's only one thing left to tell you. It isn't to go down memory lane or make you buy a lamp, because you can take care of yourself without any help from me. It's to tell you how much you move me, how you changed me. You made me a man, by loving me Holly, and for that, I am eternally grateful, literally. If you can promise me anything, promise me that whenever you're sad, or unsure, or you lose complete faith, that you'll try and see yourself through my eyes. Thank you for the honor of being my wife. I'm a man with no regrets. How lucky am I? You made my life, Holly, and I'm just one chapter in yours; there'll be more, I promise. So here it comes, the big one: Don't be afraid to fall in love again. Watch out for that signal, when life as you know it ends.

P.S. I will always love you"

I went to see P.S. i love you a couple of days ago...

2008-02-14T22:05:00.000Z

I went to see P.S. i love you a couple of days ago and thought it was a briliant film - the best i have seen in a while... everytime i burst into tears a funny bit would come along and i'd crack up laughing and then i'd burst into tears again when another letter came along.. i haven't cried so much at a film since Titanic. I thought Hillary swank played Holly very well and i loved the 'oirish' men. in fact now have a new love for the 'oirish!' definintely will be buying when it comes out on DVD - if you haven't seen it yet - make sure you take tissues - or you'll end up coming out of the cinema with mascara running down your cheeks - not a good look!!!

I have read the book and then yesterday I watched ...

2008-02-13T16:23:00.000Z

I have read the book and then yesterday I watched the movie. Is it full of clichés? Yes, but most of them come from Cecelia Ahern rather than Richard Lagravanese, the movie I think it’s better than the book because of the actors, the music and the exterior locations.

Hillary Swank was a rather unusual widow, with a penchant for down right stupid comments (not good for a realtor) meanness (think how she holds the fall from stage over Gerry) and carelessness (think the boat scene and the infamous bed in war with her toe) along with her friends she makes a trio of incapable and very nosy women, very well soothed with the age of the original writer little miss Cecelia Ahern age 21 when published.

Gerry I think was the ideal hubby, tender, understanding, caring and so incredibly romantic. The idea of the letters was to get her over the pain, I can imagine the huge burden of knowing Holly and everybody else would be devastated with his untimely departure. So he prepared a mean to get everybody distracted until the pain had dulled. I love Gerry, to me; Gerard Butler deserves great praises for this utterly romantic performance. And he’s a mildly good singer too, this Irish treat I’m afraid is a cultural stereotype, but never the less true.

One scene from the book, that I thought was the best tear jerker ever written, wasn’t portrayed, the one at the travel agency, the ones who have read the book know what I mean. That I think was a big mistake on the producing side. But everything else was fine.

I cry often during dramatic movies, say Titanic, Stepmon and The notebook, all which I’ve found worthy of rivers of tears. I don’t hold P.s. I love you to the dramatic standards of those movies, all abundantly awarded but rather to the amount of tears shed during the movie, which in my case was near endless, I love my hubby to death, and the thought of him dying makes me cry non-stop I’m sure this is the reason why it was released to close to Valentine’s day.

In a nutshell, this movie is very much a chick flick, I love it, most married women (in love with their husbands) will adore it, and probably even hug their significant others through the night after seeing this movie, I know I did. So ladies, bring a Kleenex box and guys bring a strong shoulder to cry on.

Vicky (fanfic writer at fanfiction.net aka the mean kitten)

I watched this film last night and i totally disag...

2008-01-25T16:50:00.000Z

I watched this film last night and i totally disagree with the review. I think that a film should be enjoyed for what it is and not the literature or structure or whatever of it...you either liked what you saw or you didn't!? a film shouldn't be judged on "clichés" or "realism" ...it's only a film!! I'm not going to go into technicals about this film because, well 1. I would probably make a fool out of myself and 2. A film shouldn't be examined on technical stuff..only on whether you enjoyed it or not!
But, each to their own i guess. I absolutly loved it though!

For those of you that have not seen the movie you ...

2008-01-13T05:38:00.000Z

For those of you that have not seen the movie you shouldn't judge. I loved this movie. Although the idea of a dead husband sending you letters is a bit creepy, Swank's character is completely relatable as a griever. She doesn't wake up one day and feel better. The whole movie as a about the grieving process and trying to move on. I laughed and cried through the whole thing.

Read the book. Saw the movie. Loved them both. I w...

2008-01-10T02:58:00.000Z

Read the book. Saw the movie. Loved them both. I was alternately laughing and crying during the movie. The only casting question I had was Harry Connick, Jr. The rest of the casting was well done especially Gerard Butler. He has an appeal as an attractive, sexy man with a twinkle in his eye. Hopefully the critics will soon start to see what his fans see - an exceptionally good actor who doesn't take himself too seriously and who isn't afraid to take on diverse roles. I will go to see the movie again, and I am an intelligent, educated woman who enjoys a good romance!

For the lady whose husband passed away on December...

2008-01-10T00:12:00.000Z

For the lady whose husband passed away on December 18th-- I am so sorry for your loss, but please by all means go see the movie; it by no means trivialises the pain you must be going through, rather Holly feels his loss intimately and in every aspect of her life, far beyond 'Bette Davis movies'. Furthermore, it should not be taken as an insult to womanhood - that's a bit heretically femenist! - as you must remember that Holly was a 19 year old virgin when she married him, and thus of course she was going to feel his absence keenly, and not really know what to do with herself.
Lastly, opposites most certainly do attract. The Irish men and are their laidbackness clearly see something vulnerable and appealing about Holly's insecurity and inner warmth.
I am surprised to read bad reviews as i just went and the cinema was packed like I have never seen, and the entire cinema sobbed from start to finish. I adore reviewing films and in short, this is the best romantic film I have seen in years. Period.

I have read the novel by Cecelia Ahern and thoroug...

2008-01-07T21:44:00.000Z

I have read the novel by Cecelia Ahern and thoroughly enjoyed it, an it became addictive to read on. The film was exactly what i expected with a bit of a twist, i feel that your review is slightly heartless. I must admit that the book was definately a stronger story, but the film definately made me laugh, and of course brought a tear to my eye.

You people are all wrong this movie was a very mov...

2008-01-07T00:00:00.000Z

You people are all wrong this movie was a very moving film that has a mixture of love and comedy.

i have read the book and seen the film and they ar...

2008-01-06T20:51:00.000Z

i have read the book and seen the film and they are good the book made me cry i think the person who reviewed th film must have been a man in the film there was laughter and sadness bye X

I read this book a couple of years ago... what an ...

2008-01-05T11:53:00.000Z

I read this book a couple of years ago... what an amazing read!Something most people can relate to. Watched the movie last night and really enjoyed it... sometimes when you have read a novel then see the movie you can feel very disapointed...not this time!!

I completely agree with the comment above mine... ...

2007-12-31T00:02:00.000Z

I completely agree with the comment above mine... d:o)...you couldn't be more right with the statement that you've posted. Come on! It's a movie! Not real life! But, just possibly, there is a person who has lived this story. And, what a sweet and lovely story it is. If not, it's even greater that there's a human being who thought of such a loving story. For a romance film, it was nicely directed. I cried...because of how much happiness it brought to my world. Learning that a relationship could even reach being that powerful, is mind boggling! Be openminded, cherish what you have, or had! Consume the power of life and death. It's beautiful...and for those of you who haven't seen the movie and you share a liking of all things because liking just one thing isn't enough, I highly recommend this movie! It will make your perspective on life and love stronger...

i have finally seen a good cliche romance movie th...

2007-12-30T06:05:00.000Z

i have finally seen a good cliche romance movie that has not come about in a while. I love the fantasy of these sought of movies, it's good for the human spirit, we live in a harsh society of criticism and realism. To make bitter and nasty comments over a movie is quite sad. There are very few romantic movies that are not surrounded with cliches, so if you are not a fan don't watch them. People who have lost a loved one how great would it be if you just ley your mind open to the posibility that they could be right where you are, when you need them most, you should never be angry or bitter about the love of your life passing, there is nothing wrong with acknowledging their spirit. Bless everyone who has a romantic soul

Read the book years ago...LOVED it. Saw the movie ...

2007-12-30T03:51:00.000Z

Read the book years ago...LOVED it. Saw the movie last night...VERY dissappointed! It was totally different: untrue to life scenes and i agree Hilary Swank may not have been the right choice for her role although i did like Kathy Bates. I'd rather read the book all over again.

My review describes my experience sitting in a cin...

2007-12-19T13:13:00.000Z

My review describes my experience sitting in a cinema watching the film - I have seen it and would not pass comment on a movie without seeing it.

OMFG U PPL SUX!!!!i am doing this movie as a drama...

2007-12-18T23:13:00.000Z

OMFG U PPL SUX!!!!
i am doing this movie as a drama report and from what i hav read and seen this is going to be the best romance since the titanac!
so instead of sayin things that r mostlikly untrue go c the movie and stop critisizing it

--thanxx--

Movies are absolutely a personal experience so I a...

2007-12-14T10:32:00.000Z

Movies are absolutely a personal experience so I appreciate everyones subjective opinion. However, I really don't feel mine was a heartless interpretation - it was my impression as a fan of movies.

I don't believe anyone sets out to make a bad movie. Moreover I feel that audiences are entitled to expect more intelligent and in-depth entertainment.

No aspect of this movie impressed me. In my opinion it fails as a treatment of human experiences and as a piece of entertainment.

I'm seeing the movie on the 21st...but I am going ...

2007-12-14T07:07:00.000Z

I'm seeing the movie on the 21st...but I am going mainly to see the gorgeous Gerard Butler...I have read reviews by non-critics, and they loved the movie. Audience feedback at the screenings was wonderful, too. And, by the way, the name of Gerard Butler's character is "Gerry"..not with a "j".So often critics can't see what the audience's eyes...This should be a blockbuster, in spite of the negative criticisms here. I can't wait to see it, and ...HIM>

You are terribly heartless... the book is extremel...

2007-12-13T00:01:00.000Z

You are terribly heartless... the book is extremely well written, adorable and cute. While Hilary Swank may not have been the best casting choice, the boys are deliciously yummy and are all phenominal actors.

Not to mention... James Blunt?! C'mon now the music was great!

I have just watched the movie and found it of poor...

2007-12-12T00:17:00.000Z

I have just watched the movie and found it of poor quality. As I watched it, I wondered if the author of the book/script had ever lost someone dear to them. The answer is obviously not. This movie was trite, banal and as immature as the main character. The fact that was written when Ahern was 21 explains a lot. Stef

so sad, so cynical - don't we live enough 'realism...

2007-12-10T23:29:00.000Z

so sad, so cynical - don't we live enough 'realism'? This movie made me laugh and cry, resonated with my feelings over an 'absent father', and how that has played out in my adult relationships, brought back fantastic memories of Ireland (couldn't do them justice, but evoked great ones anyway), gave me hope for a future after a bleak, painful year - so what if it's cliched? It lifted me - I loved it!

i have only seen the trailers and based on that al...

2007-12-06T22:35:00.000Z

i have only seen the trailers and based on that alone, i too feel that this movie sucks. my husband passed away on december 18th, and the last year has not been a walk in the park. the heartache and saddeness still lingers. a movie with these standard cliches is a slap in the face to those who have lived thru the real deal. thank, gz

I have just seen it and couldn't agree more. You'v...

2007-12-03T10:55:00.000Z

I have just seen it and couldn't agree more. You've got it spot on, from the cringey (terribly scripted) first scene to the lame last one.

Like the poorly written book, this is a cheap one trick shot that pulls at your tear ducts and nothing else.