Synopsis
Laurence recounts to his neighbour how his life long friendship with Frank and Daniel has been overturned in just three days by their each independently meeting, and falling for, Martha, who has no idea of their connection. Slowly the tale unfolds, the narrative moving backwards and forwards gradually filling in the gaps until we see the whole picture
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Cast
- Monica PotterMartha
- Rufus SewellFrank
- Tom HollanderDaniel
- Joseph FiennesLaurence
- Ray WinstonePedersen
- Debora WestonFluggast
- Jan Pearson-
- Rebecca CraigJulian
- Paul Bigley-
- Steven O'Donnell
- 80
Los Angeles Times
Glowing, amusing movie that's a good bet to lift your spirits. - 75
New York Post
It's as light as a feather yet tickles all the same. - 70
L.A. Weekly
This bright farce is spun from interlocking coincidences that only seem far-fetched. - 60
TV Guide Magazine
The cast is aces, and Peter Morgan's screenplay is both very sharp on male sexual politics and crammed with enough comic twists and turns to keep you interested. - 50
Film.com
A rather flimsy but moderately charming British romance comedy. - 44
Mr. Showbiz
A pale, derivative little Brit ditty that will be forgotten almost as speedily as it was dumped...into theaters. - 38
USA Today
Close your eyes during this miserable romantic comedy. - 33
Entertainment Weekly
Features the dullest, least lifelike collection of pals this side of "Eyes Wide Shut."