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This movie is based on a novella written by the very talented actor, Steve Martin. The story chronicals the love life of a young lady, Mirabelle, who works at Saks Fifth Avenue in LA. The monotany of her everyday life becomes colored by a couple of particular love interests that enter her life unexpectedly. One is an artistic young man who lacks style and grace, and the other is an older gentlemen who is mature and well mannered. The beauty in this story evolves in the main character of Mirabelle and is portrayed quite well by the actress Claire Danes. She displays a wide range of emotions that one is able to identify with. If you enjoy stories that look into emotion, human relationships, and our general need for one another, then you will appreciate this film.
I liked the movie, unlike some, because I could relate to it almost exactly. Clair Danes is a great actress, and she is just a plain girl from a small town in Vermont. I have seen Steve Martin in serious roles before, but in my opinion he did an excellent job as an actor in this movie. I hear the book is much better, but I haven't been able to read it yet. I try to take a similar hurtful situation I was in and watch the movie to the great ending to see what happens when a person recovers from being manipulated and hurt. It is very entertaining for me, but not a movie for everyone. I think it's a very good movie for people who need inspiration if they've ever made some bad choices in relationships and feel they can never get over it and be happy again.
Based on star Steve Martin's novella, the film does a good job of engaging the viewer, despite the fact that the book's interior dialogue is so private and emotional. The acting is wonderful as well. It's a languid piece that does try hard to capture the feelings that heroine Mirabelle is experiencing. Here's what I would suggest to you: unlike me, please be sure you are buying the U.S. version. I was sold an Asian import by an unscrupulous seller (who never responded to emails) and it's lacking in quality--- first of all at each viewing, subtitles appear and you have to go through the machinations of turning it off. I also don't know what features we may not have gotten an (unexpected) import.
Sure we all know Steve Martin in many hilarious roles such as The Jerk, Bringing Down the House, Roxanne and so many others-but in this film the laughter is subdued and he gets to play a really serious role that is unlike any other he has portrayed before. I won't give away the story but I highly recommend it for its writing (kudos again to SM for writing the novella it is based upon), the unknown supporting cast and for Steve Martin to have the guts to venture outside of his usual roles and do something very different. Definitely see this movie!
A clever well written romantic comedy reminiscent of the great movies from the 1940's....without being overly sappy and clearly a product of today's Hollywood. Steve Martin is perfect in this role and Clare Danes should have been nominated for an Academy Award...her performance is that good. This movie works on every level....unfortunately it did not strike a positive note with the general movie going public. That is the real shame here...that good movie making goes largely unnoticed. Thank GOD for DVD. Bob Kitchen