Kate Hudson is just adorable. This movie enhances her status as an enjoyable and funny leading lady. Let's hope she doesn't dwell on this type of movie though.
The kids are cute as well, except for the boy. He just really annoys the hell out of me. They should cast him as a little psychopath in his next movie, then he'd be cool again.
Joan Cusack delivered yet another great performance. The character just really suits her, bitter and sad, but ultimately right and still caring.
What I really liked about the movie though was not the portrayal of the priest by John Corbett, but the incorporation of this type character into a romantic comedy. Nowadays, religion is such a big deal. But in the movie, the "holy" angle of being a priest is neither explored nor exploited, giving way for the viewer to just enjoy the romance unfolding.
"Raising Helen" is an ideal movie for a "date", family evening and even Sunday school movie afternoon.
The kids are cute as well, except for the boy. He just really annoys the hell out of me. They should cast him as a little psychopath in his next movie, then he'd be cool again.
Joan Cusack delivered yet another great performance. The character just really suits her, bitter and sad, but ultimately right and still caring.
What I really liked about the movie though was not the portrayal of the priest by John Corbett, but the incorporation of this type character into a romantic comedy. Nowadays, religion is such a big deal. But in the movie, the "holy" angle of being a priest is neither explored nor exploited, giving way for the viewer to just enjoy the romance unfolding.
"Raising Helen" is an ideal movie for a "date", family evening and even Sunday school movie afternoon.