Movies your wife or girlfriend will make you see: A lot like Love

Shsshhhh... I'll give you a little secret. If your wife or girlfriend (or for those of you who are bigamists and/or) is complaining that you never see anything at the movies she wants to see, take her to this movie. That is, if she likes cute romantic comedies... If she prefers slasher gore films, um, well I don't think I can help you. Personally I like the idea of someone trying to kill Paris Hilton (ficticiously), but I know absolutely nothing about those types of films

Anyways, to simply refer to A lot like Love as a romantic comedy oversimplifies things. It is not just a comedy of errors, so it involves a fair bit of romantic drama. This, however, actually helps make the funny parts more enjoyable. Why? Well, it allows the audience to relate to it very easily. I think even if you have never been in the same position as Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet, you can easily imagine yourself in.

The story is a fairly simple one that stretches over a period of seven years. Kutcher and Amanda meet at the Airport when fresh out of college and meet over this period of seven years about five times. At each meeting there is some form of dramatic tension, including the traditional evil ex-es, unemployment and yes even an engagement. They are clearly in love with each other but there's always something in the way. There is a moral in the story, a simple one at that, but unlike the Notebook, it refrains from bashing you in the skull with it.

The movie is best described as cute, both in humour and storyline. However, it is in no way imasculating and most guys can easily see themselves in Kutcher's shoes. Plus they get points for including a vampire reference.

If you absolutely hate romance then you will not enjoy this movie. But then, if that is so, but your girlfriend/wife does, you are momumentally screwed long term anyways. For most guys though, this movie is something they can easily say with no shame that they went to see. In fact, I believe most guys can enjoy this movie. That being said, I doubt you will see many guys going unescourted to said film.

Even if you find yourself grinding your nails into your palms while watching (which I doubt), remember, there are many movies that are much, much worse that she could make you go see.

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants comes to mind.

His Grace