Life or Something Like It

We saw this film when it was first out and fell in love with it. Have watched it every time we found it and since on apps now we can watch it as often as we want. Good story line and yet funny, very entertaining. Of course we wouldn't have watched it in the first place if it hadn't had Angelina Jolie in it. She is the best.

Saw this movie yrs ago, always enjoyed it!

"Life Or Something Like It" is an enjoyable romantic comedy despite a title that is too long and too generic. The concept--A homeless man who sees the future tells an ambitious television newswoman that she has one week to live--is interesting. The plot is well structured, and the theme, expressed openly in voice over at the end, is easy to agree with. Many people feel that Angelina Jolie was miscast in this movie, and, considering her roles in action movies or her films about the horrors of war, that might seem reasonable. But, if you set aside that body of work and watch her in this film, it becomes obvious that she understands the genre and knows exactly what she is doing. Tony Shalhoub is excellent as Prophet Jack and Greg Itzin is a fine character actor. This movie's shortcoming is that Edward Burns does not have the star stature to stand toe to toe with Ms. Jolie. For most of a romantic comedy the leads are adversaries, so they must have equal status in the eyes of the audience. The dialogue between Mr. Burns and Ms. Jolie is sharp, but it just doesn't crackle on the screen. In Another comedy, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," the dialogue comes across much better because Ms. Jolie and Brad Pitt have equal standing. Even if you don't like romantic comedies, hang on until the "bus strike" scene comes along, and maybe you will join Ms. Jolie and drivers as they hop to the beat, pump their fists in the air, and belt out "Satisfaction" along with the Rolling Stones.

It's rare when a film such as this, a lighter comedy can make you think more deeply about life and how important it is. Angelina Jolie stars in this cute movie about a famous Seattle newscaster and her goals for making it to the big time. When approached by a fortune teller/prophet on the street she is told that she will die next Thursday. Does she believe him? What changes will she make when she thinks that death might be coming? Super nice to have a relatively clean comedy with an A-lister such as Jolie.

Angelina Jolie showing us yet another delightful character played to perfection. She is so beautiful and plays this role to perfection.Interesting circumstances, future predictions and the turmoil that is causes and a great motion picture showing the audience that living each moment to the fullest is the only way to live because one day it will be your last moment and make it a great one, always.Ed Burns was so real and living his life exactly the way it should be, for him, and his life changes and adjusting to the new life he created to be near his son.I loved this film and after renting it twice, I now plan to purchase it, it is a keeper.

This is the only film Angelina Jolie has made that I like. Maybe it's the Ed Burns contribution.The feminine half of Brangelina looks and moves like a Barbie doll. I have made my peace with that when I watch her act. She was born with that body and at least some of those looks. It would be cruel to expect her to be a younger Meryl Streep - everyone has limitations.What makes this movie work for me is that it is a very simple story. Very very simple.

Normally I'm not an Angelina Jolie fan, however, this movie is the one exception. Any film associated with Edward Burns is always a knockout of a movie. Intelligent, witty, sarcastic and the characters so well portrayed that they keep you engrossed from beginning to end. Initially I was hesitant to watch this movie, given the subject and Angelina Jolie's participation, however, I believe it's the best work she's ever done and the best film of her career. Edward Burns on the other hand, this is just another notch in his belt of stellar movies that never fails to deliver the perfect blend of cynicism, optimism and captivating dialog that can be enjoyed over and over again.

Never heard of this movie before but it is a great rom-com !

Very nice muvie!

Great buy and fast delivery

One of my favourite Angelina movies!

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Pretty entertaining film. Solid acting from Jolie and Burns, although the brilliant Tony Shalhoub turns in a cameo as Prophet Jack and steals the film from both of them. I'd never seen Shalhoub before, but I'll watch out for him in future.