Synopsis
Ben Holmes, a professional book-jacket blurbologist, is trying to get to Savannah for his wedding. He just barely catches the last plane, but a seagull flies into the engine as the plane is taking off. All later flights are cancelled because of an approaching hurricane, so he is forced to hitch a ride in a Geo Metro with an attractive but eccentric woman named Sara.
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Cast
- Sandra BullockSarah Lewis
- Ben AffleckBen Holmes
- Maura TierneyBridget
- Steve ZahnAlan
- Blythe DannerVirginia
- Ronny CoxHadley
- Michael FairmanRichard Holmes
- Janet CarrollBarbara Holmes
- Richard SchiffJoe Farrell
- David StricklandSteve Montgomery
Recommendations
- 75
ReelViews
Aside from the likable performers, Forces of Nature's greatest strength is that it flouts several established conventions of the genre. - 70
Variety
An extremely enjoyable neo-screwball comedy about attractive opposites on the road. - 70
Los Angeles Times
Turns out to be an extremely likable vehicle with a genuine sense of fun. - 63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
The man (Affleck) is something of a force of nature himself, and it ain't pretty. - 50
San Francisco Examiner
An arcade game disguised as a love story, nearly comatose with cute. - 50
TV Guide Magazine
Make no mistake: This slackly paced picture doesn't gel. - 50
San Francisco Chronicle
A so-so, OK, perfectably acceptable, nice, rather charming romantic comedy with two stars who are entirely watchable. - 30
Time
All its desperate plot maneuvers (Ben and Sandra making like Tarzan on a train roof) can't give the film wit; all the slo-mo sleet, rain and confetti can't give it style. [March 22, 1999]
