Unfortunately, the moments were interspersed with so much "we're too cool for school" jingoism against anyone who isn't a New Yorker for my tolerance levels for Hugh Grant's charm.The fact that the first credits revealed that it was filmed in New Mexico instead of Wyoming (both gorgeous states, neither deserving of the constant wise cracks about how "rural" they are) was the final break of the fourth wall for me after so much pointless, predictable rot.I don't genuinely expect a lot from a rom com, although I DO like a bit of actual romance, blended with a few funny lines (and there were... a few...), but I also expect to not be offended every few moments by insults to my intelligence and my belief that love and tolerance really are the most powerful forces in the universe, so this was a major fail.It's hard to believe that so many talented minds produced such an amazing pile of... steaming bear poop.

Like most of the other reviewers who enjoyed this film, I'm baffled as to why it has such a low score on here. My boyfriend and I watched it last night, and we both laughed out loud a few times! The humour was witty,and not the obvious slapstick kind. OK, it might not have you rolling on the floor but it definitely had enough funny moments to make it enjoyable.Unlike most 'comedies' these days the film wasn't crude, and had no bimbos in bikinis, so maybe some of the reviewers here just aren't used to decent, family friendly wit. The characters were likable, and I really felt that a lot of the dialogue and issues in the plot regarding love and relationships were very real. I could totally identify with a lot of it, and it was very touching at parts. Obviously you pretty much know where the story is going to go, but I actually felt like they swerved a lot of the obvious clichés they could have used.In summary, I'm baffled as to how this has such a low score on here, especially compared to other films, and my partner and I both found it funny, engaging, touching, and would definitely watch it a few more times. Wouldn't have expected anything more from a fairly light-hearted romcom!

If you're really looking for some mindless entertainment and you've already exhausted all other cinematic options then try some needlework, sleep, cleaning the garage, ...Hugh Grant's acting in this movie is absolutely awful. SJP's character is annoying, trying too hard to be cute and lovable. Her fake sneeze and high pitched voice adds to the pain. Her character is as dumb as dirt, but she looks like a rocket scientist compared to Hugh Grant's character.How the writer wants the viewer to believe any of these 2 individuals will be successful business people is beyond me. They are both hapless idiots.The villain also for some reason is dumb enough to point a gun at them at a rodeo! Why would you try to kill witnesses in front of a rodeo crowd? What's the point of that? Really, Mr writer!?The only reason this scores a 4, is because I felt sorry for the rest of the cast.

New York City lawyer Hugh Grant (as Paul Morgan) would like to mend fences with boutique realtor wife Sara Jessica Parker (as Meryl), but she wants a divorce. Not taking "no" for an answer, the once unfaithful Mr. Grant persuades Ms. Parker to go on a date. On the way home, they witness a murder. When the un-caught killer tries to silence Parker permanently, the un-happily married pair is put in the secret US "witness protection" program. They are given new identities and move from Manhattan to Bay, Wyoming. The small town is filled with Republicans who love guns, red meat, and the rodeo...Certainly, writer/director Marc Lawrence knew "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" was a routine, predictable romantic comedy. It doesn't take any chances and is generally well-cast, with "Sheriff" Sam Elliott and still sexy wife Mary Steenburgen (as Clay and Emma Wheeler) offering conservative big-name support. But the leading co-stars are what needed to sell this type of film, and, well... Grant seems uninterested and uncomfortable. Parker's girlish, immature pantomime simply does not suit the character. Worse yet, we have no real interest in seeing them together.**** Did You Hear About the Morgans? (12/18/09) Marc Lawrence ~ Hugh Grant, Sara Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen