This film is from that time period when someone thought Christian Slater could be a quirky (if not slightly creepy) romantic lead. I never believed it, although he did have several good roles in such pics. But quirky and creepy don't play well for long.So, I was a little surprised to find myself watching this film...and liking it. Although it took a while. The first third of the film sort of meanders along with a slightly creepy Slater romancing a workaholic loner of a girl (Mary Stuart Masterson). I began to wonder if this film was going anywhere interesting...you can look at just so many flowers being delivered. Then they begin living together and she is invited to his family's home for Christmas. Can she do it? No. Christmas is a disaster. The romance is off. They go their separate ways. Will they get back together? I could see an ending where she wants to but he is already with someone new, and she realizes that once again she has lost happiness. Or, I could see the happy ending we expect.I thought Masterson was downright superb in her role. And, Mr. Slater surprised me, as well. In fact, the final scene -- where she expresses her need and he appears to think no, not again -- as fine a piece of acting as you're likely to see in a romantic film.Pamela Adlon is excellent here as the best friend. On the other hand, Josh Brolin has a pretty-much-nothing role as a sort of boyfriend of Masterson.So, this was a much better film than I expected (at least after the first third). If you like love stories, this is better than most.

I've tried to like this film, really. In watching it, all I can think is, "This guy gives me the creeps, I would have gotten a restraining order". It also calls out CODEPENDENCE in capital letters. Was this really the conversation before making the movie? "Let's make a film that puts two chronically depressed, socially inept people into a relationship which deepens their isolation and encourages them to complain about how bad their lives are!" From what I've seen in life is that the last thing on earth we find attractive in a potential mate is constant self-pity. The mood of the movie is distinctly 80-ish; brooding and slow. Don't get me wrong, the film has its moments, just very few of them.

The movie was great! From the beginning on it was a very modern film of it's time and was a smooth flowing from start to finish. The music is nice and contemporary as if it were from a new age track, and the story line was superb. A very romantic date movie, with some comedic sparks and some dramatic scenes. A well planned, and carefully plotted storyline. Mary Stuart was great as the character Lisa, and she matched perfectly with Lewis. (Christian Slater) THis is not your typical love story that stems from the previous love stories. This is a new day and age love story that will either have you in tears or ready to grab the nearest box of tissue. Whether you are a hopeless romantic or not, this movie will definitely spark that twitterpation feeling you have when new love comes your way.

Likable enough romantic comedy starring Christian Slater as the perfect catch--a man who runs a flower store and sends his lover roses. I originally saw this on a flight from the UK to the US and so I don't remember much--but the ladies will love this and the men might get one or two chuckles in.** 1/2 out of *****