In Her Shoes (2005), Curtis Hanson

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Genre: Drama, Romance
Overall Rating:

(out of 5)

For a chick flick, I REALLY liked this movie.  Its more than just a... chick flick.  Its relatable, not over the top romantic, and really kind of a deep story.  I wouldn't go so far as to say watch this on a "bros night out," but maybe on a date, with female friends, etc... maybe not family though, it gets a little risque ;)

The Story:

(out of 5)

1 Point: Interesting

2 Points: Original

1 Point: Unpredictable

1 Point: OMGZ

Two sisters, on completely different ends of the spectrum, try to survive in this world peacefully.  The only place they connect is through their love of shoes.  Through fights, tantrums, unfortunate incidents and the like, they discover their long lost grandmother and learn a thing or two about themselves. 

Characters:

(out of 5)

1 Point: Well-Played

1 Point: Original

1 Point: Relatable

1 Point: Emotional Attachment

1 Point: OMGZ

Maggie (Cameron Diaz): A selfish, really quite whorish, uneducated beauty who makes it in the world through sleeping with men.

Rose (Toni Collette): The conservative of the two, she works at a law firm and makes her way through the world through her brains (well, sort of).

Believability:

(out of 5)

1 Point: No Disbelief

1 Point: Well-Explained

1 Point: Characters Fit Conceivably

1 Point: Not Foolishly Omniscient

1 Point: OMGZ

Pretty straight-forward, nothing unbelievable... actually, this movie is incredibly real and relatable.  

Weight:

(out of 5)
1 Point: Relatable Lives
1 Point: Relatable Choices
1 Point: "Wow" Moments
1 Point: Lasting
1 Point: OMGZ

One thing I must say about this movie... it may be the typical run of the mill romance, but its also much more than that.  Hanson pulls this movie off excellently with substance.  While I won't go so far as to say I'd remember this forever, it has a lot of weight to it and could help a lot of people see things clearer.  

Visual:

(out of 5)
2 Points: Visual Quality
1 Point: Unique Visual Perspective
1 Point: Special Effects
1 Point: OMGZ

Pretty, but the value isn't in the visual.