I randomly stumbled across the title of this film on the internet and I got curious because I thought it was the film adaptation of a book I've read. Although I didn't enjoy the book, I watched the film anyway thinking that it could be a better version.Ten minutes into the movie, I realized that this is not an adaptation of the book I read. But I still continued watching because I found it kinda interesting. I'm a huge fan of romantic comedy films. No matter how shallow the plot may be, I still find myself quite amused. And this film didn't disappoint...because I had not expectations in the first place.This film is okay. It's not bad. Not highly satisfactory either. But I found it cute, for odd reasons.First, I just finished reading a wicked crime-thriller novel and I needed something to wipe off the lingering deep dark thoughts that infiltrated my mind. Something refreshing, to keep me sane. And this movie was just perfect. It has a trivial plot. No low or high points that I noticed. Flat, in short. But still cute and enjoyable somehow. Second, I'm a law student. Nothing is more delightful than fantasizing about a gorgeous and amazing lawyer that would one day sweep me off my feet. Pierce Brosnan's character was an adorably messy, smart and good- looking lawyer. I hope I could find one of his kind someday. Or maybe, I already have...Julianne Moore is not at her best in this movie. I liked her in her other movies, but not this one. Also I didn't quite understand how the two lawyers ended up together. The plot is loosely crafted. Forgettable. But I didn't mind. I still enjoyed it. It's just that I won't watch it again. Once is enough.A piece of advice: Just don't expect anything, and you might like this movie.

OK ! We have (Pierce Brosnan) and (Julianne Moore) very well dressed, in so attractive shape, and presenting nice performance, while everything is as cool as it can be BUT sorry ! That was not enough at all ! Yes, it's artfully covered but as a swindle more than a real good work ! There were some clever characters and conflict but the makers of it nearly were relying on previous memorized prototypes only with slight touches (he isn't a womanizer or a lair, she loves the weather channel.. And that's it !) You'd feel hastiness and shortness, or just the thin surface of everything; maybe I knew some about HER life but with nothing about HIS ! Moreover you'd find the photo-montage in too many times and bad enough to waste a lot of good areas to make laughs or to focus on the incompatible characters (The courtroom's scenes, the relationship between the main couple in her flat after the Irish marriage, ..etc) just to abbreviate them all coldly and ridiculously in dull video clips ! So all the conversions of the characters like the rock singer who forgives his attorney easily to drive her quickly to her lover, or (Moore) who loves and forgives (Brosnan) maybe because the scriptwriter merely wants that !! As I didn't see her needing of him clearly despite her pride as a professional lawyer ! Even the funny lines seemed a few; there are some catchy ones but forgettable. The music was soft but naive. And all the atmosphere looked so poor which made me think that the whole sequence of Ireland was just to refresh the background and to add some cinematic flavor that can separate the movie from any TV's one ! Let alone a very rash happy end to a fake extent. How I hated the last scene with the judge which seemed tastelessly repeated, without a character, and quite provocative. Yes, it's the most known end of that kind of light love stories but the problem is that we didn't watch a complete love story before it in the first place for God's sake. I was watching some of MTV's or the movie's trailer not a movie ! I had successive gentle colorful scenes but they're all like a well made bubble, with all the emptiness inside. So at last we've been watching just 2 cute stars who have the shine and fervor but in a dim case, moving in a smooth images not good enough to build a convincing or entertaining movie. Actually (Laws Of Attraction) is a fair example of a false romantic comedy which makes the similar TV shows (Like "Pepper Dennis" for instance) look better indeed with all their solid details and leisurely events ! I don't like canned food.. so how about canned fake (Audrey Hepburn) and (Cary Grant)??!!

The movie wasn't that appealing to me the first time around ... but at the second viewing, I liked it more. It's a fast paced, dialog heavy and funny movie. It has it's weak points, but the humor and the good chemistry (between Brosnan and Moore).What almost brings it down (apart from the flaws in the script/story) is that it's too long. It also starts fast but slows down, after a "climax" scene between the two leads. The subplot with Michael Sheen and Parker Posey is overblown too (although it does have it's right to be there, for metaphorical reasons). If you can overlook those failings than you will be able to enjoy this romantic comedy! :o)

I generally don't like ROMCOMs unless they are exceptional. The dialogue needs to be sharp and the plot can't be the same recycled/formulaic rehashing of other films. I do like the subgenre of "screwball comedies" like the films from the 30's/40's that others have referenced.This movie although it had beautiful/talented lead actors with good chemistry & lovely scenery failed to meet my standards in plot/dialogue/character.The biggest problem was Moore's character who was the ultimate stereotype of successful woman who is actually insecure, needs a man, and has to gorge on junk food secretly to bolster her self-confidence etc. I'm not saying she has to be the most confident person ever, but why the woman character? And why does it have to display itself in such a gendered way.The ending alone made me rather dislike the film. If only (as others have said) they had used the alternate ending. Again, we have a woman desperate chasing after a man having to admit that she is wrong and will change for him. Most obnoxious was her quoting that line her mother tried to pull on her that single women are lonely. This is one of our society's worst stereotype....that single people (especially women) are losers/unfulfilled/incomplete and that they aren't happy. I've read a lot of sociological & psychological studies about single women because this is an interest of mine. In actuality - single women (especially over 30) often rate themselves as happier, more confident and financially more secure than non-single women. I can site several books/articles if needed... I wish our culture would stop trying to paint successful single women as lonely/needing a man (at least they didn't make her have to give up her career).Other than the entire gender issues it was OK enough film. There were a few other flaws like the over-the-top/forced obnoxiousness of the punk couple that weighed down the script.There were a few highlights that made it worth watching. A romance featuring mature couples who are the same age (not a dirty old man w/ a 20 something or two 20 year olds) is nice to see. The mom who looked her daughter's age because she was obsessed w/ surgery/injections & other unnatural methods was not only a great comic relief but an excellent commentary on societal standards of beauty & what some women will put themselves through.