... However, I couldn't stand the book this film is based on so I held out hope that the film might be marginally better than its book!
P.S. I Love You tells us the story of Holly and Gerry, a young married couple very much in love with each other. Tragedy strikes when Gerry dies of a brain ... Read review
Based on the best-selling novel from Cecelia Ahern,P.S. I Love Youis far more than the ... more
standard chick flick that it may first appear to be. Relocating the novel from Ireland to America, multiple Oscar-winner Hilary Swank stars as the young woman who ha...
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standard chick flick that it may first appear to be. Relocating the novel from Ireland to America, multiple Oscar-winner Hilary Swank stars as the young woman who ha...
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Advantages: Lovely story, touching, emotional, good cast Disadvantages: Bit soppy, some might not think its as good as the book
...its book!
P.S. I Love You tells us the story of Holly and Gerry, a young married couple very much in love with each other. Tragedy strikes when Gerry dies of a brain tumour and leaves Holly distraught and alone, missing her beloved Gerry. But she finds hope again in the form of letters from Gerry, from beyond the grave, guiding her and letting her know that Gerry is still with her. But is Holly going to let the letters rule her life? ... ...out?
As you can probably tell from the plot synopsis, this isn't the most cheerful movie in the world, but is certainly a very touching one. The movie portrays a range of emotions, from grief and loss through to friendship, new love and finding your own strength within. I admit that the film did bring a few tears to my eyes in parts, it really gets the emotions going in its viewer and I certainly found myself blinking back the tears. ... more
To be honest, I am not at all a fan of films which have been adapted from books, as I have yet to find one which has actually been any good. The Harry Potter films just don't have the magic of the books, The Devil Wears Prada film wasn't fab either so these films tend to be disappointing for me as I loved the books and thought the films didn't match up exactly. However, I couldn't stand the book this film is based on so I held out hope that the film might be marginally better than its book!
P.S. I Love You tells us the story of Holly and Gerry, a young married couple very much in love with each other. Tragedy strikes when Gerry dies of a brain tumour and leaves Holly distraught and alone, missing her beloved Gerry. But she finds hope again in the form of letters from Gerry, from beyond the grave, guiding her and letting her know that Gerry is still with her. But is Holly going to let the letters rule her life? And what will she do when the letters eventually fizzle out?
As you can probably tell from the plot synopsis, this isn't the most cheerful movie in the world, but is certainly a very touching one. The movie portrays a range of emotions, from grief and loss through to friendship, new love and finding your own strength within. I admit that the film did bring a few tears to my eyes in parts, it really gets the emotions going in its viewer and I certainly found myself blinking back the tears. The idea in the film of being communicated to from beyond the grave is one I think we would all want if we lost a loved one, and I think it is this realism that makes the film work, especially for me.
There is quite a good cast in the film, who I think really performed well throughout the movie. The lead actress is Hilary Swank who takes on the role of Holly, the young widow. I've only seen Swank in Million Dollar Baby, where she plays a complete opposite of soft and sweet Holly, so I wasn't too sure of what to expect of her performance in this film. However, I felt that she really pulled off Holly perfectly, portraying her raw grief and loss superbly, and also endearing us to Holly throughout the film, with her excitement at receiving a letter from Gerry to her guilt at being alone with other men in her flat!
Holly's husband Gerry was played by Scotth actor Gerard Butler, who I've previously seen in The Phantom of the Opera as the Phantom. Gerry is an Irish character, and Butler's Irish accent is a little peculiar in places, but not entirely unbelievable. He's a good actor in this film, mainly featuring through flashbacks but playing the young, cheeky Gerry with a smile and a real charm about him. One other character in the film really stood out for me, and that is Holly's best friend Denise, played by the fantastic Lisa Kudrow of Friends fame. Kudrom really provides the comic relief throughout the movie as man-hunter Denise out to find her Mr Right even if means kissing a thousand frogs first! Her character made me laugh out loud, and the scenes on the boat in the lake were hilarious, I was sitting there laughing away!
Other actors in the film include a rather strange Harry Connick Jr who plays Daniel, an American man working for Holly's mum in her bar who takes rather a shine to Holly. His character felt a bit disjointed, like he didn't quite know where he was going with him, and I felt the scenes between Connick and Swank were awkward and not great. Kathy Bates plays Patricia, Holly's mum who is determined to bring her daughter back to the real world even if it means her hearing some hard truths. Gina Gershon plays Sharon, Holly's other best friend, Nellie McKay is Ciara, Holly's sister and finally Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Grey's Anatomy) plays Irish hunk William who captures Holly's eye on her visit to Ireland.
As I already mentioned, I really didn't like the book that this film was based upon. Although I liked the idea of the story, I couldn't get into the style of writing which Cecelia Ahern uses, and therefore I gave up reading about a third of the way through. I did notice obvious differences (Even from the small section I read) i.e. the novel has been moved from Ireland to New York, Holly is now an American girl instead of Irish, and their meeting is different too, but I feel it works better in a cinematic sense. A book adaptation always requires change and I feel that the screen-write has done a superb job with the changes, and has made them in such a way that it still flows with the charm of the story but changed to fit the pace of a movie in a better way. The scenery shots of Ireland were really beautiful and looked incredible, and really contrasted well with the darker greyer scenes of New York. They really conveyed the magic of Ireland for Holly with the fantastic cinematography and I am glad they did take Holly back to Ireland, and her Gerry's home.
I really did enjoy the film. At 2 hours long, it is quite long for its genre but I didn't really feel that it dragged too much at any point. Swank held the film together well, and I enjoyed watching her on-screen as Holly very much, and her chemistry with her fellow actors, especially Butler was fantastic. The movie is indeed sad in places, and did make me cry, but it does make you appreciate what you have in your life, and gives you a small bit of hope that you can come through anything life is going to throw at you, as Holly tries to do without Gerry. It's very touching, very emotional, and a very good watch, but do get the tissues ready!
Oh, and I'm not normally one to sit and watch the extras on a DVD but my fiance was hogging the computer so I had a little peek. There is a 10 minute-ish interview with Cecelia Ahern, the books author which also features commentary from the producer, Butler and Swank. There's also a featurette on the game "Snaps" which is featured in the film and thoroughly confused me until I read this! Also, there is a short collection of deleted scenes, including a hilarious one featuring Butler as Gerry visibly looking very, very ill. It's quite emotional to watch, but really made me laugh and Butler shone for me in this scene - please try to watch this one, I wish they'd included it! And finally is the music video for James Blunt's song Same Mistake which features in the film.
You can buy the DVD on Amazon for £11.98. The film was released in January 2008, and runs for 122 minutes. Based on the book by Cecelia Ahern, screen-play by Richard LaGravenese and Steven Rogers, Directed by Richard LaGravenese. Certificate in the UK of 12A.
Main Cast: Hilary Swank ... Holly Kennedy Gerard Butler ... Gerry Kennedy Lisa Kudrow ... Denise Hennessey Gina Gershon ... Sharon McCarthy James Marsters ... John McCarthy Kathy Bates ... Patricia Rawley Harry Connick Jr. ... Daniel Connelly Nellie McKay ... Ciara Jeffrey Dean Morgan ... William 'Billy' Gallagher
Advantages: Emotionally charged - thought provoking. Disadvantages: None.
...one of them signed; P.S. I Love You. Following the instructions on the letters, Holly's depression slowly lifts, and, with Gerry's guidance, she learns how to enjoy life once again…
'P.S. I Love You' is an incredibly heart-warming film, and a great cinematic achievement in unpretentious storytelling.
As you will have guessed by the title, the movie is a weepy so make sure you have a box of tissues at hand - what the title doesn't tell you is that ... ...make you wish that all the characters in the movie were real.
This is such a profound and thought-provoking movie, yet it is based on a very simple storyline… the loss of a loved one. Holly's grief is one that people can relate to, one that we will all, at some point or another in our lives, experience… simply because everything in life is temporary, including life itself.
The writers have woven such a beautiful story, and have managed to go one ...
GoFigure 10.06.2008
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Advantages: It makes you truly believe in love Disadvantages: You may run out of tissues
I first heard about P.S. I Love You from a man I used to work with. He took his family to see the film and admitted that he did in fact shed a few tears. He recommended it to me and I didn't actually get to see it until this week. I did however buy and read the book before now.
I loved the book, in fact it was the first book which ever made me cry, it was such an emotional story I couldn't wait to get the film.
When it comes to films which pull ... ...suits that audience perfectly. However if your more into action and horror its probably one to miss.
Gerry is most girls dream man, I think I've found mine, and since P.S. I Love You I'm quite happy to get out of bed to switch off the light!
xxx ...
bmthkatie 25.05.2008
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What better way to spend a Saturday night than curled up with a cuddly husband and a glass of wine watching a really good film? Well, when you have two small children sleeping upstairs it's the best option! Last night we chose to watch the much acclaimed film PS I Love You and I wasn't disappointed. This really is a girly film though and although my husband watched it with me it definitely wasn't his film of choice. He did find it quite enjoyable ... ...on the novel by Celia Aherne and tells the story of a young couple, Holly (Hilary Swank) and Gerry (Gerard Butler). They are very much in love but sadly tragedy strikes very early on when Gerry dies of a brain tumour. Holly is naturally devastated and at first is unable to pick up the pieces after Gerry. However, after a few months, starting on her 30th birthday, letters start arriving from him suggesting things that she should do, like going out ...
kingfisher111 14.09.2008
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Advantages: Moving film with a good story Disadvantages: Bad Irish Accents
Well I feel that I have either been spoilt or my hubby is after something, for the past two nights I have been allowed to watch my film choices, mind you bet it will be his choice tonight! This film is one which I have also wanted to see for quite a bit but never got around to it. My brother in law leant it to me a few weeks ago but hubby has not fancied watching it we both did agree after we watched it that it was much better than we had both expected ... ...called Holly (played by Hilary Swank), when she was 19 she married the man of her dreams, Gerry (played by Gerard Butler). The couple are living in a small apartment and Holly is not happy and is always wanting more out of her life. At the very start of the film we see them having a big row over where they are living and about starting a family. They soon make up!
We then move on to the Winter were we are at Gerry's funeral. We learn he died of ...
sewbizzie 26.11.2008
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Advantages: Occasional moments Disadvantages: Cliche and soppy
I have nothing against 'chick flicks' as they are the films normal girls like, just as action movies are for normal boys, 'PS I Love You' the big word-of-mouth movie on opinion sites in 2008 and so at least worth a look. And with blockbusters doing the excellent five older movies for the whole week for just five quid rental it seemed the right time to rent it. Based on the book by the same name by the young and gorgeous Cecilia Ahern, 21 when she ... ...as Tony parsons calls it, "cl*t lit", making this a cl*t lick flick.lol), it is a film aimed solely at women and so a minefield for boys, one of those films your girl rents in the hope some of that romance they seek all their lives hopefully rubs off on you when you snuggle on the sofa. These films have a lot to answer for, right guys! Women tend to rent films by the cover, the recent epidemic of pink on the covers helping to boost chic lit rentals. ...
thedevilinme 15.09.2009 (18.09.2009)
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P.S. Iloveyou was originally a book by Cecelia Ahern, which I actually just finished last night.
I know most people have read the book and either don't want to see it because they think it will wreck it and to be honest it probably will.
I have a little theory. If you see a film that is about to come out and was a book previously, watch the film first! Then read the book. If the book is good enough? it'll be better than the film. If not the film was great.
I myself did that? I watched the film on Saturday and finished the book last night. The book was bloody fantastic, excuse my language. Iloved it. The story was so different from the film, but as ...
Advantages: Capable direction and performances. Disadvantages: It's formulaic and there are some dreadful accents.
Holly is devastated when her husband Gerry dies prematurely. She falls into her grief and decides never to leave her apartment again. But before Gerry died he wrote a series of letters to help her through her bereavement and to start living again. The first arrives on tape on her birthday, ordering her to get out and celebrate. In the following months, more are delivered in new and surprising ways and each signs off with P.S. Iloveyou. Holly's mother and her friends fear they may be stopping her from moving on, but with Gerry's words to guide her, Holly sets out on a journey of rediscovery.
"Freedom Writers" director Richard LaGravenese re-teams with Hilary Swank for this surprisingly enjoyable chick flick. It's not an ambitious movie by any stretch of the imaginations, but it's one that knows its audience well and ticks all ...
Advantages: nice story Disadvantages: bit cheesy, didn't relate to the characters
I seem to have had no time do anything lately but if there's one thing I like it is to see a good film but getting time to see films is just not possible at the minute with all of my university work. One film which did come to my attention as of late was the film 'P.SILoveYou' the reason being I had seen many posters for it and many mixed reviews on it which made me feel I had to decide myself. A few of my friends had read the book themselves and so had said it was a really good book but this again still didn't help me. One thing that put me off was the fact Hilary Swank was the main character as I don't really see her as the romantic comedy type. I had either heard this film had a lot of people crying as it was so sad like 'The Notebook' or it was just too soppy it was funny.
I got to the cinema and watched this for myself ...
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Ms. Swank's ardent sincerity and naked emotionalism dovetail nicely with Mr. LaGravenese's melodramatic excesses: Together the director and his star create a swell of feeling that helps blunt your reservations about being played as an easy mark, a sap or, worse, a girl, even if that's exactly what you are (New York Times, 07/01/2008)
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Based on Cecilia Ahern's novel, P.S. I LOVE YOU stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank (MILLION DOLLAR BABY) as a broken-hearted widow. After the death of her husband, she discovers a series of letters from him that help her in her grief.
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