Alex & Emma

Excellent movie

If you’re looking for an amusing and adorable afternoon then look no further than this movie. The characters and casting are wonderfully entertaining and the storytelling is a refreshing blend of imagination and quirky comedy. It might start off a little slow compared to a typical blockbuster, but sit tight and wait for the laughs and sighs to hit. They will!

I first checked out "Alex & Emma" at my local library where I work and really enjoyed it, particularly since the main character, Alex, is a writer like me, so I had to get it. Before I go any further, I should mention that the movie seems to be a remake of the Audrey Hepburn/William Holden comedy "Paris When It Sizzles." I saw both movies around the same time, but, for some reason, didn't catch the similarities between the two until reading a review here, but they are apparent if you watch them back to back. Both movies have the writer dictating their story to a stenographer and both have the main characters playing roles in the story the respective author is writing about. This is not explicitly stated on the back of the case, but there are some interesting connections. In "Alex & Emma," the plot is about Alex (Luke Wilson), a writer who has to write a novel in thirty days, so that he gets paid in order to pay off some loan sharks that he owes money to. The problem is, he has writer's block. He meets Emma (Kate Hudson) who helps him write the novel, becoming a source of inspiration for Alex as they work to get the novel finished on time. As a writer myself, I found the story quite funny in how it depicts the writer's life and how others perceive writers. For instance, Emma doesn't understand how Alex as a writer, doesn't know what his character will do or where his story is headed. "How can you not know?" she asks him, but Alex tells her that the characters tell him where the story should go. This is true and I have learned that it's helpful for me to relinquish control of the story over to my characters and see where they take me. Not everything has to be mapped out. I also found it funny from the perspective of the reader as well. For instance, at one point, Emma gets frustrated with Alex's characters, saying, "You mention a character named John Shaw and I picture in my mind thin, with a stylish mustache, and then when you finally get around to describing him he's this fat old fart with a hole in his teeth." So true. I hate it when authors don't describe their characters when they're introduced at the beginning as I need some sort of picture as to who they are. Then when they describe them several chapters later, it's ruined for me, because I've already made up in my mind what they should look like. This was spot on. Also, there's a point where Alex gets stuck and says he has to get out of the house to go clear his mind. When Emma protests, claiming they should be working, he says, "this is work." So true. As a writer, I have to get away from my desk, go outside and take a jog or a walk in order to re - charge my mind, then when I get back, my mind is clear so I can focus on writing. I remember laughing out loud when I first saw this because I could relate to it. Sometimes writers just need a break. The story shifts back in time from the 1930s, where Alex's story takes place, and the present. I really enjoyed this movie and could relate to the characters, especially Alex. It's one of those movies that I really have to be in the mood for, like when I need inspiration to write or if I just need a laugh. Hudson and Wilson have great chemistry and I really enjoyed watching these two bounce off each other as the movie progressed. The movie also features Sophie Marceau ("Braveheart") and a cameo appearance by the director, Rob Reiner. The picture looks great. I liked the story and the characters of Alex and Emma are fun and relatable. The only special features are an audio commentary with Rob Reiner and Luke Wilson and a trailer. If you're a writer or like books and are looking for a fun romantic comedy, then check out "Alex & Emma."

I liked the movie. A lot of people always have high expectations when it comes to certain types of movies now and days, but lately movies have sucked so much that my expectations have dropped down a lot these days. This movie was one of the movies that I went into it, not expecting much. I don't think much of Kate Hudson, I actually do like Luke Wilson though. I ended up liking both of their characters in the movie, all of their different characters actually....I enjoyed it. I'm not saying that it is my favorite movie, but I would eventually watch it again.

Alex and Emma may not be a masterpiece of cinema, but, it is a really good portrayal (in some ways) of what writer's go through in creating their works of writing. The ever changing characters to fit the new needs and issues that arise as you go about creating and developing and peopling a world with stories. This is a fun romantic comedy with actors that feel like they're having fun with the roles.

Even though it was made in the early 2000's, I just watched it. Thought it was funny. Ms. Hudson and Mr. Wilson work well together. Critics didn't like it, but, what do they know.

Very entertaining flick that I am surprised never heard of before now! Fun story good acting

The dialogue is wonderful! The screenwriter(s) must have had a blast writing this. The two stories are both engaging. The supporting characters (and actors who played them) are adorable. It is a bit predictable, but I really wouldn't have it any other way. Alex and Emma makes into my top 20. I describe it as a solid 7 on my personal scale of 1-10.

J'ai reçu ce que je voulais alors je suis satisfait

Also mir hat der Film sehr gut gefallen. Die Handlung ist sehr nett zu sehen und die Darsteller (Kate Hudson & Luke Wilson) machen ihre Sache auch gut. Zum Lachen ist es auch, also auf jeden Fall ein sehr unterhaltsamer Film für einen gemütlichen Abend!

Romantische Komödie über einen Schriftsteller, der sich beim Diktat seines Romans in die Stenotypistin verliebt. Der Film wechselt ständig zwischen der Realität und der Welt der Erzählung, die sich die Hauptdarsteller teilen. Die Umsetzung dieses Konzepts ist jedoch misslungen und wird keinem der Handlungsstränge gerecht, da mehr Sorgfalt auf die Ausstattung als auf das Drehbuch verwendet wurde. Beide Geschichten lassen originelle Ideen vermissen und folgen bereits dutzendfach verwendeten Mustern. Schade um Kate Hudson und Luke Wilson, deren Chemie und Wandlungsfähigkeit für die sehenswerten Momente sorgen. Vom Regisseur wäre, angesichts seines Oeuvres, allerdings deutlich mehr zu erwarten gewesen.

Es ist ein netter Film, nette Geschichte. Allerdings passiert nicht allzu viel. Passend zu einem gemütlichen, entspannten Abend. Ein Film, den mal einmal anschaut.