"A Touching And Poignant Story"
Added 5/2/2009
"The Object of My Affection" explores the isssue of straight women falling in love with gay men. This topic is even more prevailent in 2009, what with "American Idol" and Adam Lambert in which many women are in love with him, despite the fact that he is gay. Women have always felt a strong connection to male homosexuals for we, as gay guys, can be very affectionate, articulate, sensitive, and artistic, something that straight men can sometimes lack.
Jennifer Aniston, from TV's "Friends", stars as Nina, who is pregnant, and decides she wants to raise the child with her best friend George, who is gay and an elementary school teacher. Paul Rudd, who plays George, portrays his character in a positive manner, ignoring all the gay cliches that are sometimes prevailent in gay characterizations in films. George is straight-looking, beautiful to look at, and very much a man. He also has all the qualities that Nina's boyfriend doesn't possess, which is one of the reasons she falls in love with George, knowing a romance between them will never come to pass. "The Object Of My Affection" is a beautiful love story between two adult people who love one another, a love story unlike any I have seen in film. The writing is excellent, the performances flawless as we really feel for these people, and the directing is dead on.
The DVD comes with tons of bonuses, including the original trailer, a featurette, TV spots, dolby sound, and it comes with english and spanish subtitles. Critics hailed this movie: Rex Reed called it "absolutely enchatting", and Peter Travers says, it is "memorably funny and touching".
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Holds Up Under Scrutiny
Added 11/19/2007
This rather complicated little tale has stood the test of time. It is still funny, still warm-hearted, and still daring. Aniston and Rudd make a lovable couple whom we all root for, even though we know it won't and can't work. Screenwriter Wasserstein has written a Shakepearean comedy of desperate tears that comes to a happy ending, with all the people sorting themselves out into the right mates: straights go with straights, gays with gays, and everyone lives happily ever after. The actors are 'stars' but they seem very unglamorous; Rudd and Aniston are cute without the kind of extraordinary beauty that makes some stars seem above common struggles. The actors here persuasively ordinary. He plays a school teacher, while she is a social worker. All of this is believable. The loving relationship between the two is enviably pleasant, very roommatey, indeed, reminding one of best friends in college. Seeing them lie in each other's arms without sexual arousal is the complication that sends that world into turmoil.
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Love this movie
Added 6/2/2007
I love the movie because it has Paul Rudd, who is the leading gay character. Jenifer Anniston is good too. If you like Jennifer movies you will love this one as well. Although she doean't get to be with George (the gay character), there is a really sweet scene where she comes on to him but they don't end up going through with it since his ex calls in the middle of it.
I like the way that Paul Rudd plays in it and I am getting the DVD of it because of him and not as much her.
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THIS IS THE BEST FILM EVER!!!!!!
The Object Of My Affection is my favourite film, it sensitively conveys the emotions of two people in love, knowing nothing could ever happen between them, it's a heartwarming and beautiful film with an amazing cast and another important thing it's hillairious!
It's not just a chick-flick as some may presume just because it DOESN'T have a car chase in it, it's good stuff! Also the soundtrack is brilliant, it reflects the tone of the movie completely.
Overall another great peice of entertainment from my idol, Jennifer Aniston. Not to be missed, buy it now!
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Unrequited love at its best.
Added 6/2/2006
The Object of My Affection starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd is sweet, affectionate, and honest. The chemistry between Aniston and Rudd is on fire! They are so cute and gentle with each other, too bad Rudd plays a young, attractive gay man. Nina (Aniston) falls head over heels in love with George (Rudd) and she is pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's baby but she wants George to raise the unborn baby as his own. Although this movie does fall toward the cheesy side, this movie is still worth owning. If you love Jennifer Aniston then this movie is for you. Happy viewing!
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"A Touching And Poignant Story"
Added 5/2/2009
"The Object of My Affection" explores the isssue of straight women falling in love with gay men. This topic is even more prevailent in 2009, what with "American Idol" and Adam Lambert in which many women are in love with him, despite the fact that he is gay. Women have always felt a strong connection to male homosexuals for we, as gay guys, can be very affectionate, articulate, sensitive, and artistic, something that straight men can sometimes lack.
Jennifer Aniston, from TV's "Friends", stars as Nina, who is pregnant, and decides she wants to raise the child with her best friend George, who is gay and an elementary school teacher. Paul Rudd, who plays George, portrays his character in a positive manner, ignoring all the gay cliches that are sometimes prevailent in gay characterizations in films. George is straight-looking, beautiful to look at, and very much a man. He also has all the qualities that Nina's boyfriend doesn't possess, which is one of the reasons she falls in love with George, knowing a romance between them will never come to pass. "The Object Of My Affection" is a beautiful love story between two adult people who love one another, a love story unlike any I have seen in film. The writing is excellent, the performances flawless as we really feel for these people, and the directing is dead on.
The DVD comes with tons of bonuses, including the original trailer, a featurette, TV spots, dolby sound, and it comes with english and spanish subtitles. Critics hailed this movie: Rex Reed called it "absolutely enchatting", and Peter Travers says, it is "memorably funny and touching".
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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Holds Up Under Scrutiny
Added 11/19/2007
This rather complicated little tale has stood the test of time. It is still funny, still warm-hearted, and still daring. Aniston and Rudd make a lovable couple whom we all root for, even though we know it won't and can't work. Screenwriter Wasserstein has written a Shakepearean comedy of desperate tears that comes to a happy ending, with all the people sorting themselves out into the right mates: straights go with straights, gays with gays, and everyone lives happily ever after. The actors are 'stars' but they seem very unglamorous; Rudd and Aniston are cute without the kind of extraordinary beauty that makes some stars seem above common struggles. The actors here persuasively ordinary. He plays a school teacher, while she is a social worker. All of this is believable. The loving relationship between the two is enviably pleasant, very roommatey, indeed, reminding one of best friends in college. Seeing them lie in each other's arms without sexual arousal is the complication that sends that world into turmoil.
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Love this movie
Added 6/2/2007
I love the movie because it has Paul Rudd, who is the leading gay character. Jenifer Anniston is good too. If you like Jennifer movies you will love this one as well. Although she doean't get to be with George (the gay character), there is a really sweet scene where she comes on to him but they don't end up going through with it since his ex calls in the middle of it.
I like the way that Paul Rudd plays in it and I am getting the DVD of it because of him and not as much her.
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