[Mikel_Cooperman]

Just saw this last night and was very impressed. I think this could be one of the most underrated movies of last year. Just wonderful. Great performances and a good script propel this above the typical chick flick.
Anyone else see this?

[Eric Peterson]

I just watched it last week and it is now tied with "Cinderella Man" for my favorite flick of the year.

I'm very surprised that it didn't get more attention.

[MandyHan]

I definitley agree! I keep telling my friends that -- it was so good! It had me bawling in the end -- very well done and great performances...I had to call my sister afterwards

[Kirk Tsai]

I enjoyed this too. I prefer Toni Collette's performance over some of the Oscar nominees. Her transformation in the film was nicely realized.

[Bob Turnbull]

Up until when Cameron Diaz's character gets on the train to Florida, I didn't think too much of the film. Thought it was going in directions I'd seen before with 2 characters I didn't like a whole lot.

But it just got better and better from there on. Both of the sisters grew in logical, realistic and very interesting ways. All the additional characters ended up being really likeable and compelling on their own as well.

A very emotional and rewarding film.

[Joel C]

I thought it was one of the best films of the year as well.

[Edwin Pereyra]

My comments posted in the 2005 Film List thread:

In Her Shoes from director Curtis Hanson (8 Mile, Wonder Boys, L.A. Confidential) is surprisingly a good film anchored by solid performances from Toni Collette and Cameron Diaz.

It tells the story of the roller coaster relationship between two sisters – Rose (Collette), a successful lawyer and Maggie (Diaz), a party girl who refuses to grow up. The dynamics between the two are so good that they bring depth to the characters they play. As a film whose story is centered primary on women, it does have strong male supporting performances especially from Mark Feuerstein who plays another lawyer who takes an interest in Rose.

In Her Shoes is mostly a film about relationships. While its focus is between the two main characters, its grasp goes far beyond that – from a complex family relationship that affects certain romantic involvements to a casual friendship that develops into something more. The screenplay by Susannah Grant is rich in these small treasures and characters that Curtis Hanson is able to manage and put them all together rather beautifully.

In Her Shoes rates ¼ (out of four).

~Edwin

[Adam_S]

I agree, it's in my top ten of the year, and for about a month or two it was my number one of the year.

[Brent_H]

I was expecting something much better...I enjoyed it but wouldn't place it nearly as high as y'all. Maybe I need to give it another go sometime...

[Russell G]

I'm glad to see the praise! I just got the DVD today, but probably wont get a chance to watch it for a week or so.

IT's nice to see Curtis Hansons streak of films continuing. It looks like he continues to make good, interesting films. He's probably one of the more underated directors working today.

Unless of course I hate the film.

It's a shame this got painted with the "chick flick" brush. I know I had to put up with countless eye rolling when I told my friends I wanted to see it for this very reason. Heck, I rolled my eyes when I first saw the poster.

[Mikel_Cooperman]

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Up until when Cameron Diaz's character gets on the train to Florida, I didn't think too much of the film. Thought it was going in directions I'd seen before with 2 characters I didn't like a whole lot.

There were many times I thought it was going to go the predictable route but didnt.

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It's a shame this got painted with the "chick flick" brush. I know I had to put up with countless eye rolling when I told my friends I wanted to see it for this very reason. Heck, I rolled my eyes when I first saw the poster.

I've heard those reactions too. Isnt that a chick flick? Puhlleeze. I think it transended that label.