Advantages: believable plot, good chemistry between leads Disadvantages: Goode's acting not 100% great at times
When I bought Chasing Liberty I wasn't looking to buy a DVD for myself... However I am a sucker for romantic comedies ever since falling in love with the film "Never Been Kissed" and am forever looking out for more that are in the same league.
What I firstly noticed about the DVD cover was the couple on the front. I loved the way Moore's leg was laying over Goode's... so casual yet so full of meaning too. The backdrop of Europe was gorgeous too ... ...film is all about Anna Foster (Mandy Moore - singer and actress) who is the First Daughter - the President's daughter. She is a teenage girl who just wants to live and experience life like all other girls her age can. She want's to date, drink alcohol, go to clubs, and have fun but she is finding it impossible with her father's Secret Service agents following her every move. In every other way she is the perfect First Daughter, so Anna thinks her ...
WeeWifie 05.07.2005
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Advantages: Solid feel good film Disadvantages: Quite predictable
If you like a good chicky-flicky, romance then this is for you. The acting is good, as is the story line. It is however predictable. I found myself sitting watching the film feeling as though i had already seen it. And then i realised i had! well, i hadnt but there is a similar film 'First daughter' which i had coincidently watched a few weeks before with my friends.
Don't get me wrong i did enjoy the film but it just seemed a bit too samey. As ... ...deal...
The basic story line is about the presidents daughter wanting to lead a normal life, but finding the constant following of guards and the secret service too much. She therefore decides to rebel against her dad and go to the love parade in berlin, meeting strangers on the way. Before this however she meets a 'stranger' who helps her escape from her guards...what she doesnt know however is that he is too part of the secret service there to ...
loula6 03.08.2009
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Advantages: Sterling cast and genuine heartwarming moments Disadvantages: The story here is a tad unoriginal
Young Anna Foster (Mandy Moore) dreams of what every teen girl dreams to live a normal life... that and get layed of course! Anna is extremely lonely dispite teh fact she is never ever alone; having grown up only knowing a life in the media spotlight as daughter to the most powerful man in the world, the president of the united states. Desperate to grasp a moment of freedom she disguises herself and goes on the run in an attempt to attend the festival ... ...young photographer with a secret of his own. Ben soon finds she more of a handful than he first expected. With special agents in tow and a race through europe you never know what to expect next in this light hearted romantic comedy adventure.
All sound a little familiar?
It may well do if you had the unfortunate displeasure of watching the first daughter released the same year. inspite of first daughters list of hollywood names including Tom Cruises ...
Minty23 20.07.2006
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