Catch and Release

Jennifer Beale walks through this without connecting. Wardrobe and makep have followed directions to make her grieving and suburban. Her fiance came from a good family yet his shared house is also dreary and a bit low-bar. Could have done with a bit more style. And losing her last scene's outfit - who put her in baggy half-length pants, Walmart singlet and stringy hair??? Romance killed.

I started watching with low expectations but really enjoyed the movie. Sometimes you have to see that the critics probably only saw half the movie.

I love Jennifer Garner, but it was so hard to like her character here, due to all the choices she makes. But hey, at least it wasn't your typical character. Maybe the point was to show she was even more disfunctional than her late fiancée. Most of the fun, comes from Kevin Smith, who made the movie so much better than it actually is(even if he is too perfect of a character). In the end, it helped pass the time, even if the pacing got worse as the movie went on and it stretched a bit more than it should have.

I usually agree with Rotten Tomatoes but I’m glad I disregarded the rating and gave it a go as I enjoyed the movie and it didn’t seem dated. I thought it was well acted and was a mix of sadness and comedy and good to see that happiness was found after grief. A bit of a cliche ending but an easy watch.

I am surprised I had never seen this before as it is my type of movie but really enjoyed it and it didn’t feel at all dated. It explores the complexities of grief without being over heavy alongside the complexities of love and romance. The end is pretty cliche but it’s sweet.

Catch and Release is a surprisingly introspective film that delves into the complexities of grief, love, and self-discovery. The characters are meticulously designed with depth, each wrestling with their own vulnerabilities; making the story feel genuine and emotionally layered. The film’s writing is sharp, avoiding cliché whilst allowing unexpected turns to shape the narrative, keeping the audience engaged throughout the film. Like Eat, Pray, Love, it captures the essence of personal transformation, but with a more understated, grounded approach. While it may not have achieved critical acclaim, Catch and Release stands out for its quiet, exploration of life’s messiness.

An absolute masterpiece, way to good that its greatness flys over so many heads. It shows how grief makes us do things that are so out of character for us. Gray even says it at the end of the movie that while dealing with her loosing her fiancée, she fell for someone completely different and the only one who could understand is her passed fiancée. The movie is such a feel good movie that leaves you feeling content in all good ways. The drama, complexities, the emotions, EVERYTHING IS GOLD. If you don't agree you are just wrong.

I loved this movie! I usually agree with Rotten Tomatoes but this time, nope. All the characters had value and this was such a touching and at times, very funny movie. It's nice to see people being good to each other in the worst of situations. I also enjoyed the soundtrack. I like to play this movie and enjoy the feeling of spending some time in "Patagonia Disneyland." JUST TRY IT. It's a cool movie that we don't often see these days.

Good and likeable characters, and an interesting plot that could've been carried out much better. The weird pacing and bad scene order ruin the movie.

Very romantic, sexy movie with a bit of sadness; just the right amount. Love the connection and fire between Jennifer Gardner and Thimothy Olyphant, their acting feels really real. I still think Jennifer should have chosen Sam Jaeger who is less of a playboy but still a great ending.