women are in love their entire lives with a man who doesn't exist [ the chances are not good ]
Added 9/21/2008
I adore everything about this film. I think it's pretty obvious that this film is not the 'documentary' it pretends to be, although I really wish it was. I personally don't believe it's likely to fall in true love with someone, knowing you are on camera; but hey, it is Hollywood.
Myles Berkowitz is a divorced, self-centered director/actor who makes a lot of bad decisions and can't keep his big mouth shut. He's decided to go on just 20 dates to chronicle trying to find love in Los Angeles, and attempt to find real people falling in true love.
Myles is incredibly annoying, and everything he does tells me he isn't looking for love(from his rude physical comments to disrespect for just about everyone), but that's why I adore it so much. Myles is every single one of us who thinks we are something we're not, or maybe it's just that we're just not ready for love, or we don't even know what love is. Purposely picking up on unsuspecting women in grocery stores, or even while they are at work; this guy is every man who tries to lay on a slick line that makes you cringe, until they finally leave you alone; and yet still, this man thinks he's looking for love.
My favorite parts of this film are with Robert McKee and Myles; discussing the brilliance of Casablanca to the very poignant facts about woman versus men and what we really want. They are great moments that bring a smile to my face with their sheer honesty and insightfulness.
I really wish this film would have ended at the first ending, instead of the ever so happy one, but it is a heartwarming, somewhat enlightening film I honestly enjoy.
But really Myles, try a little harder? I'd love to have just a little more faith in men.
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Casually Earnest Storytelling
Added 10/6/2006
ends up creating a compelling style all its own, earnestness mixed with obscenity, leading to the unforeseen dilemma of finding what the storyteller was looking for but being trapped by his story from allowing himself to acquire it. It grows on you. And the serenity of Elizabeth Wagner anchors it in joy and hope.
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Enjoyable and funny
Added 10/17/2005
Just saw this last night and had to follow up with the reviews to see if this film maker had made any other films. This was funny, touching and memorable. I did read in several on-line reviews that in Oct. of 1999 Elisabeth and Myles married. I'd love to see a follow-up of there life. Where is Myles now????
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Pretentious & Sad
Added 10/16/2005
I caught this movie on cable, and while the premise seemed interesting I found myself disliking the Myles, more and more with each scene. He was/is absolutely the most repugnant, self-centered man I have ever had the displeasure of viewing. He was boring, hideously dressed (wearing a plaid shirt and dorky jeans in L.A??? to supposedly meet the woma of his dreams).
What really galled me was the fact that crashed a wedding, lied to a woman stating he was a friend of the groom (she was the grooms sister) and then whining that when she found out he didn't even know the groom, she declined to take his calls...well duh! Myles, no wonder. Perhaps since this movie was done nearly seven years ago, Myles has grown as a person. Please don't wast your time with this trite mess.
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Hillarious
Added 7/9/2005
If you like Woody Allen humor, you will love this film! I could not stop laughing out loud from every scene!
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women are in love their entire lives with a man who doesn't exist [ the chances are not good ]
Added 9/21/2008
I adore everything about this film. I think it's pretty obvious that this film is not the 'documentary' it pretends to be, although I really wish it was. I personally don't believe it's likely to fall in true love with someone, knowing you are on camera; but hey, it is Hollywood.
Myles Berkowitz is a divorced, self-centered director/actor who makes a lot of bad decisions and can't keep his big mouth shut. He's decided to go on just 20 dates to chronicle trying to find love in Los Angeles, and attempt to find real people falling in true love.
Myles is incredibly annoying, and everything he does tells me he isn't looking for love(from his rude physical comments to disrespect for just about everyone), but that's why I adore it so much. Myles is every single one of us who thinks we are something we're not, or maybe it's just that we're just not ready for love, or we don't even know what love is. Purposely picking up on unsuspecting women in grocery stores, or even while they are at work; this guy is every man who tries to lay on a slick line that makes you cringe, until they finally leave you alone; and yet still, this man thinks he's looking for love.
My favorite parts of this film are with Robert McKee and Myles; discussing the brilliance of Casablanca to the very poignant facts about woman versus men and what we really want. They are great moments that bring a smile to my face with their sheer honesty and insightfulness.
I really wish this film would have ended at the first ending, instead of the ever so happy one, but it is a heartwarming, somewhat enlightening film I honestly enjoy.
But really Myles, try a little harder? I'd love to have just a little more faith in men.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful.
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Casually Earnest Storytelling
Added 10/6/2006
ends up creating a compelling style all its own, earnestness mixed with obscenity, leading to the unforeseen dilemma of finding what the storyteller was looking for but being trapped by his story from allowing himself to acquire it. It grows on you. And the serenity of Elizabeth Wagner anchors it in joy and hope.
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Enjoyable and funny
Added 10/17/2005
Just saw this last night and had to follow up with the reviews to see if this film maker had made any other films. This was funny, touching and memorable. I did read in several on-line reviews that in Oct. of 1999 Elisabeth and Myles married. I'd love to see a follow-up of there life. Where is Myles now????
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