Leap Year

Amy Adams and Matthew Goode had phenomenal chemistry in this movie. They were lovely pairing. Per the story line and great acting - she had NO chemistry with Adam Scott's character of Jeremy, propelling the story line along. Was super fun to hear all the Irish superstitions - if you grew up in an Irish family - you will enjoy this immensely! The scenery was gorgeous and I am so glad I watched this great movie. Two particular scenes stood out: What would you grab if your home was on fire and you had 60 seconds to get out? Another: I have everything I want and nothing I need....watch to see how the story evolves...so worth your time....very entertaining and engaging....

Wow, what a nice refreshing change to sit down and enjoy a nice, clean, romantic comedy with none of those crude jokes and foul language scattered throughout the movie. This is one actually young girls could watch with their Mom's and the parents would not have to worry about what may pop up. Amy Adams, as always is charming and funny. This was just such a nice movie, and even with the predictable ending, it was so nice to see how it all would play out. John Lithgow, altho a small part, did fabulous with his usual charming comedic style. Matthew Goode, I was not familiar with but did a great job and had good on screen chemistry with Amy as their characters go on an Adventure thru Ireland in order for Amy to reach Dublin to meet up with her indecisive Boyfriend, so she can propose marriage. Their adventures are fun. The scenery is beautiful and their encounters with animals and people are funny. Definitely 5 stars for me, its a keeper and one to watch again. You wont be disappointed. If you are looking for just a nice family movie that has a happy ending and one where you don't have to worry about some of the other things built into most Hollywood movies that they think viewers want to see, I think what we really want to see is packaged nicely into this charming film !

This movie was a good one. Just the type I like to see. Fun, no soft porn, light, good actors and characters and cute storyline. Hollywood needs more of these.

This is a charming RomCom. I have rented it more than once. It is a nice escape to Ireland and it definitely makes you smile. The ending is surprising but satisfying!

Great movie. Parents have ordered it 3 times because of DVD scratches.

You know after viewing Spartacus both Blood & Sand and Gods of the Arena - gladiators, blood, gore, orgies, et al, then on to The Tudors, well, I needed to wind down a bit, so I happened upon Leap Year, and I'm so glad that I did. It was very entertaining, refreshing and delightful. Ireland is quite beautiful. I have to tell you, I loved this film. It was as enchanting as its main actors, beautiful and delightful Amy Adams, and sexy and surly Matthew Goode. I'd like to mention, too, that I enjoyed all the actors, including the townspeople from the various villages of Ireland. They were natural and seemed very friendly and genuine. I always check out the extras in the background to see if they are in sync with the actors and/or the script. The author and director knew what they were doing in this film. I had been following Amy Adams' career since Enchanted and find her to be a class act. She is a credit to her profession, and a shining star. I hope her light never goes out. Matthew Goode surprised me. I saw him in Brideshead Revisited and was very impressed with his performance. He is tall, kinda' lanky, beardless in that film. In Leap Year he has a beard, (a go-tee would have been sexier), and seemed to have had a few more pounds on him, which was a plus for this dude. He looked awesome. I loved his character - Declan. He was funny, rude, gruff, playful, compassionate, and sexy. He was Anna's protector. Her superman, so to speak. She was beautiful, sophisticated, classy, materialistic but somehow Declan made her see the light. They seemed good for each other. She was always in control in the states, until Ireland. I loved Amy's character, Anna. She's in 3-inch heels throughout the entire movie. I know "Louie the luggage" should have had 1 pair of sneakers or flat shoes in there somewhere, but that's make believe for ya'! I enjoyed this movie so much that I recently ordered a couple as gifts and one for me, naturally. Critics mean well and they have a job to do, but just ask us fans what we think and we'll tell you exactly what's on our minds. Everyone has a right to his/her opinion but so often the critics don't hit the mark. Thank God for cable. Leap Year was a breath of fresh air, and it had me laughing throughout the movie, plus the writer had me wondering how the ending would turn out because he manages to sidetrack us. Smart move! Bravo to the author and to the director! You won't be disappointed. I saw a movie back in 1997, with Janeane Garofalo and David O'Hara entitled, The Matchmaker, which also takes place in Ireland, and I really enjoyed it, but not as much as I enjoyed Leap Year. Leap Year was an adventure. No disrespect to the writer, but I would have changed a few things in the storyline--more affection and passion between Goode and Adams. They were a beautiful couple. Not once did Anna and Declan verbally use the words, "I love you," but they didn't have to; they said it all with their very beautiful and expressive eyes. I'd like to see those two work together again, perhaps in a suspense/thriller/action movie or even a series like a 21st century The Thin Man (remember the old flicks with William Powell and Myrna Loy back in the 30's) or another husband and wife team, Hart to Hart. Who knows? Adams and Goode seem to have chemistry but somebody was holding back a bit. Although, Also, in one of the scenes the most passionate kiss was that of the Italian couple. When Matthew Goode turns 40, I think h should be considered for James Bond. He's certainly tall, dark and handsome. He needs to bulk up a bit, tho. Nevertheless, don't knock Leap Year. There are inconsistencies and whatnot, but overall it's a wonderful film. If you want to unwind and get romantic, this is the movie for you. Adam Scott was wonderful as Jeremy and in one of his interviews he is very complimentary of Amy Adams. What a gentleman! He is so sweet--very confident and a wonderful actor. Buy the flick from Amazon.com. You'll enjoy the journey. I certainly did!

One of our favorites! Witty, clean, and a great ending.

Good movie!☘️

Je pourrais voir et rerevoir ce film des dizaines de fois tant je l'adore. La comédie romantique par excellence dans le superbe cadre de l'Irlande, avec des acteurs parfaits dans leurs rôles. Je suis fan d'Amy Adams. C'est à la fois drôle, touchant et émouvant. Les moments romantiques (la naissance du sentiment entre deux personnes) sont plutôt subtiles et finement analysés et filmés. Bref un excellent moment de cinéma

We watch this yearly, especially when an actual leap year. Funny, heartwarming and a good romance story with great scenery of Ireland. Amy Adams is worth watching in anything 😄

Always on the lookout for new films, I came upon this DVD starring Amy Adams (Anna) and Mathew Goode (Declan). After watching the film on TV, it so impressed me I straight away booted up my comp and ordered it. The opening scenes portray a pert young American woman, Anna (Amy Adams) engaged in conversation with a friend, who tells her she saw Anna's boyfriend, Jeremy (Adam Scott) coming out of a shop renowned for it's jewellery. Anna meets her boy-friend later for dinner, and primed with excitement she anticipates him asking her to marry him. He reaches into his pocket and produces a small box; Anna, beaming an expectant expression, is convinced he has bought her an engagement ring. Opening it she stares down at two diamond earrings. Gazing at her boyfriend, somewhat deflated, she is lost for words. Amy handles her disappointment reservedly, while her thoughtless boyfriend simply asks her to try them on. To add to Anna's demise, Jeremy, a cardiologist, is called away on an emergency leaving Anna to contemplate over her disappointment. When it emerges Jeremy has to attend an interview in Ireland, she plans a surprise visit there to rendezvous with him on February twenty ninth. Reconsidering her earlier opinion on the Leap Year tradition, she embarks upon a trip to ask Jeremy to marry her. This decision begins an hilarious, entertaining adventure that brings two actors together that are, in my opinion, ideally suited for the parts. Fate, it seems, is determined that the human chemistry must work between these two, and no matter how resolute Anna's attempts are in getting to Dublin by Leap Year, copious events crop up to complicate her efforts. The casual, laid-back character of Declan, constantly frustrates the pert, entrepreneurial character of Anna, until the script cunningly begins to reveal subtle feelings of affection developing between them. There are many amusing scenes in the film, too numerous to include in this review, but I can confidently say that any incurable romantic will enjoy the repartee that passes between these two. This is a film that lifted my spirits from the tragedy taking place around the globe. In the closing scenes, despite the bond that has obviously developed between them, Declan despondently returns to his bar, convinced he has lost Anna after witnessing Jeremy propose to her. But later, Jeremy, at a social function, casually declares that at interview, Irish traditions morally require him to have a wife if he is to secure the appointment. He nonchalantly states, in front of Anna and guests, he would have got around to popping the question eventually; it is an ill-timed, indiscreet statement that depreciates his appeal in Anna. Hearing that, her feelings change towards him, and following some soul-searching, she makes her way back to Ireland and Declan. Anna declares her change of heart to Declan in his bar restaurant, but horror upon horrors, as she waits for his answer he suddenly walks away without uttering a word, leaving her standing, embarrassed, in the middle of the restaurant with guests gazing on. But all is not lost, Declan's laid back attitude has merely obscured his intent to go and fetch an engagement ring, where much to my relief, he asks Anna to marry him on a cliff top. Since receiving the DVD, I have watched it no less than six times in the first week. A wonderful, humorous, light-hearted film where the actors' characterizations are confidently and professionally executed, bringing to life a well written script that keeps me mesmerized all the way through time and again. I can whole heartedly recommend this film.

Was sich auf den ersten Blick als eine seichte, romantische Komödie darstellt, gewinnt beim zweiten Hinschauen erheblich an Tiefe, denn er stellt Fragen, die ich als äußerst philosophisch betrachte, z.B. was würdest du machen, wenn dein Haus in Flammen steht und du 60 Sekunden hättest, um etwas zu retten? Was würde es sein? Ich denke, dass es sich lohnt, darüber nachzudenken. Während Jeremy alle Wertsachen aus der Wohnung räumt, weil Anna sehen will, wie er bei einem Feueralarm reagiert, würde Declan den alten Ring seiner Mutter retten, denn den braucht er für die Frau seines Lebens. Auch wird die Frage gestellt, ob es einfach ist, einem Fremden zu vertrauen. Anna begibt sich mit Declan auf den Weg von einem Ende von Irland zum anderen ohne ihn wirklich zu kennen. Aber im Grunde geht es uns oft so. Wir steigen in ein Taxi und kennen den Mann nicht. Wir gehen vielleicht mit jemandem mit, der uns in einer Bar aufgabelt und wissen nichts über diese Person. Es besteht also trotz aller Vorsicht und Mahnungen in Medien und von Eltern und Großeltern wohl immer noch ein gewisses Grundvertrauen in die Menschheit, was ich besonders gut finde. Wirklich gut zu sehen ist auch die Gemeinschaft, die in einem kleinen Ort wie Dingle noch vorherrscht. Hier kennt jeder jeden und hier hilft jeder jedem. Wenn der Nachbar in Not ist, dann greift man ein. Wenn jemand Rat braucht, dann ist man da und wenn jemand Abstand nötig hat, dann fragt man nicht länger nach. Absolut witzig sind die älteren, irischen Herren, die immer wissen oder zu wissen glauben, an welchem Tag etwas Glück oder Unglück bringt, so bringt es natürlich großes Glück, wenn man sich am Sonntag verlobt ... oder einen Brunnen gräbt. Meine Lieblingsstelle aber ist gegen Ende des Filmes als Anna meinte: Ich habe realisiert, dass ich alles hatte, was ich immer wollte, aber nichts von dem, was ich brauche." Diesen Satz finde ich absolut gelungen, ein Hoch dem Drehbuchautor, denn auch mir ist das schon gegangen. Man arbeitet auf ein Ziel hin, ist fokussiert, macht alles, damit es gut klappt und alle Steine, die im Weg liegen, werden weggebracht. Und man schafft es tatsächlich und bekommt genau das, was man möchte. Aber irgendwie ist dieses Glücksgefühl, dass man sich erhofft hat, ausgeblieben und man muss sich fragen: Ist es das, was ich brauche? Hatte ich womöglich eine andere Vorstellung? Anna ist mutig genug, ihre Entscheidung zu revidieren und auf ihr Herz zu hören, ich bin sicher, viele andere machen das nicht. Die Aufmachung des Filmes ist einfach sehr gut gelungen, Irland als grüne Insel bekommt seinen eigenen Stellenwert und die Reise quer durchs Land ist pointenreich ohne dabei ins Absurde abzurutschen. Die Dialoge sind witzig und werden von Amy und Matthew gekonnt herübergebracht. Die Chemie zwischen den beiden stimmt und man ist gewillt zu vergessen, dass das eigentlich nur ein Film ist. Wir mir besonders aufgefallen ist, dass vor allem die Hintergrundgeräusche sehr gut herausgearbeitet wurden, sei es nun das Gackern der Hühner, das Abfahren des Busses oder das Wasser beim Duschen. Dadurch entsteht eine besondere Dynamik die mir sonst bei Filmen dieser Art noch nicht aufgefallen ist. Absolutes Manko und für mich das einzige ist, dass es keine englischen Untertitel gibt. Für eine DVD ist sie, was Sprachen und Untertitel betrifft wirklich sehr schlecht ausgestattet. Es gibt Deutsch (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Deutsch (Dolby Digital 5.1) und Englisch (Dolby Digital 5.1. Als einziger Untertitel ist Deutsch zu finden. Film sehr gut, Ausstattung eher schlecht!

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