Good Advice

2001
6.2| 1h33m| R| en
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An investment banker loses everything and must discover what's important in life.

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Konterr Brilliant and touching
Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Bessie Smyth Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Louise Pledge If you can get past the immorality and a little language, the movie is pretty watchable. The acting was respectable, especially liked Angie Harmon and Rosanna Arquette. Don't recall the actor's name who played Rosanna's husband, but he was quite fun to watch, as well. There may even be a few lessons to be learned, as far as honesty and integrity... lessons to be learned by the viewers, that is, as I don't believe that, even in the end, the main character really caught on to them. We don't find very many movies on TV here in Saudi Arabia that we can last through the first ten minutes of, but we managed to stay tuned to all of this one, so I guess that says something for it :)
triple8 If one stumbles across this movie they should watch it even if they never heard of it. Trying NOT to give to much away, I'll just mention the main plot which is: PLOT SPOILER:This was a light romantic comedy starring Charlie Sheen as Ryan, a rich, arrogant,playboy stockbroker who loses everything, when an enemy sets him up for a fall. His snobby superficial girlfriend Cindy, played by Denese Richards, Sheen's real life wife, isn't happy Ryan's no longer a big deal and leaves him. That's when things start to happen! Cindy is an advice columnist and not a very good one. When she takes off on Ryan(to Brazil) she also dumps the advice column-which Ryan(broke and needing money badly) takes over under Cindy's name-he also meets Cindy's co workers who include Angie Harmon as Page, Cindy's seemingly tough city girl yet vulnerable boss, and the biggest scene stealer in the movie IRIS!!!! hilariously played by Evelyn Harris(George from Seinfeld's mother?) who won't stop hitting on Ryan. Soon, "Cindy"y's column is the hottest thing in NYC, Ryan is becoming every woman's dream man as he discovers, through writing the column, what a jerk he used to be and he's falling in love with Page. But the trouble is just beginning...I REALLY liked this movie. Granted it's predictable as anything but it works. The chemistry between Sheen and Harmon is part of it. Angie Harmon is a great actress and portrays the tough yet sensitive big city working girl with flair. I've always been a fan of Charlie Sheen's and he doesn't disappoint in this. And the ensemble cast is great and make for constant hilarious one liners and plenty of kooky going ons.If someone has to have heavy deep "mystic river" type movies as a choice all the time they wont like this. If occasionally however one likes a good romantic comedy filed with two great leads with great chemistry, a non stop hilarious supporting cast set against the backdrop of NYC then this one's for you! 8 of 10.
Dave Hakamaki (DaveHuck) Your typical romantic comedy that is predictable, but fun to watch. Ryan is a cynical stockbroker that loses his job. His girlfriend, Cindy, writes an advice column (Dear Cindy,) for a small newspaper that is rapidly losing money. Cindy has no respect for the people who write in for advice and it shows in her responses. The Editor, Page Hensen (Angie Harmon), is sinking all of her personal funds into keeping her dying newspaper alive and wants to get rid of Cindy's article.Upon hearing news of Ryan's job loss, Cindy decides to move to Brazil. Ryan, desperate to find a source of income, decides to impersonate Cindy and claims she is sick and will work from home. At first, his responses are typical crass male responses to primarily female issues, but Ryan eventually comes around and provides more thoughtful and useful advice. Soon, readership is up and Page, having an unexpected and unwanted attraction to Ryan, has to fight her better judgement on getting involved with the "attached" Ryan and her feelings for him. Ryan is funny as he skates the line between wanting to be honest with Page and wanting to maintain the newfound job that keeps him growing as an individual. Ultimately, an unexpected phenomenon to find out more about the real "Cindy" keeps Ryan on his toes. Page finally finds out about Ryan and their relationship progresses to full blown romance, only to have the real Cindy reappear to doom her to financial and professional ruin. A predictable ending leaves the movie flat, although you will be cheering for Ryan and Page anyway.Charlie Sheen and Angie Harmon provide good performances as Ryan and Page and don't overplay either part. Estelle Harris as Iris is a hoot, although the rest of the supporting case is there for filler, including Denise Richards as Cindy. Don't expect a deep story or a plot that will surprise you, but if you enjoy a funny, romantic comedy, this will surely entertain you. 8 out of 10.
Stu Chandler (chanelit-1) I'm not a massive fan of romantic comedies, but am a big fan of Angie Harmon, so decided to take the plunge and see this movie anyway.What a pleasant surprise! I find myself really enjoying the film, with some excellent performances, from Angie as a tough but fair Newspaper editor to Charlie Sheen as an ex-stockbroker womaniser who is forced to face his sensitive side in order that he keeps writing a newspaper column.I won't give much away, but this is definitely one to check out - very amusing, well made and a perfect antidote to the usual horror and action that I watch.