So the plot is thin, the characters not entirely likable, and some scenes knuckle-bitingly awkward when you know they're trying to be cute. Some of the dialogue is pretty good, and most of the acting if superb.But what I really want to talk about is Seattle. In a world where my hometown is turned into a shallow replacement for New York, or just stereotyped to DEATH (see - Fraiser, Sleepless In Seattle, The Ring etc) it's nice to see a film that actually gives a crap about the city.Holy doo-doo pants! Is that KOMO 4 News?! Okay, so they made one of the Os and Q, but those are the faces I watched every Saturday before the morning 'toons.We see all kinds of places in Seattle that aren't international landmarks - Leschi Elementary School, Alki Beach, the Downtown Transit Station, the Queen Anne Easy Street Records, giving the viewer a realistic representation of the simultaneously snooty and gritty City of the Sound.There are no slip-ups of speech. No one says anything about Lake "CHELL-un" (Chelan is pronounced "sha-LAN", Fraiser!) nor is the Sound ever accidentally referred to as a bay.So basically what I'm saying is that if you want a movie that took its time to understand the character of the city it was taking place in, this is it. And avoid The Ring at ALL COSTS!

Can anyone believe how bad this movie is? I mean this is bad movie-making at its best. The acting is terrible - nothing new to Jolie though - the story is a variation of a thousand other similar concepts and sucks more than most others do and it is all-in-all crap. I really try, over and over, to see why someone decided to turn Angelina Jolie into a star but always fail. She looks terrible, acts terrible and has never been in a decent movie. Why did I watch this movie, I shall never know.Oh well, just take my word for it, if you ever come across this movie, make that extra effort to avoid it. It's movies like these that make you wonder about the caliber of the people working in the industry. I mean can it really be that hard to get a job in Hollywood?

Ignore all the bad reviews about this film because in my opinion it was really good! A sweet, easy to follow story, very enjoyable if you just want to sit and watch a film where you don't have to burst your brains trying to work out what the hell is going on. This film is simple but effective. Angie is brilliant as usual and puts on a convincing performance, although this character is different to those she has played in the past I think she pulls the 'blonde' reporter off very well. It is interesting to a person, as you see Lainy(Jolie), go through a dramatic change of life. This film may not be your complicated arty farty 'Lord of the Rings' type film, but I give it full marks!

I initially rented the movie Life or Something Like it because of Angelina Jolie who has been my favorite actress for years due to her talent and ability. I really enjoyed the film and was surprised to find myself interested in a chick flick as it were. I felt like being a better person by the time I reached the end credits. Re-evaluating my lifestyle and all. After the first introduction of Edward Burns though I have to admit I was captivated and had no trouble believing that there could be a connection between the two characters not only due to their incredible acting abilities, but also the magnetism I felt when I saw him on screen myself. Wow what an incredibly attractive man! Talent and good looks...count me in! I have taken note of his filmography and I am headed to blockbuster! I have found my new favorite actor. Bye bye Ben.