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May 15, 2007 "Please retry" | — | 1 | $8.49 | $3.00 |
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Genre | Drama, Romance |
Format | AC-3, Color, Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Full Screen, Dubbed, Widescreen, NTSC, Subtitled See more |
Contributor | Joshua Friesen, Juliette Lewis, Tina Lifford, Columbia Pictures; Relativity Media, Jenno Topping, Sam Jaeger, Kevin Smith, Fiona Shaw, Susannah Grant, Timothy Olyphant, Jennifer Garner See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 52 minutes |
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For a grieving fiancée, learning to love again requires the help of her late love's three best friends.
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Jennifer Garner's lips grow more Angelina-esque every year. In the romantic comedy Catch and Release, Garner (Alias, 13 Going On 30) plays Gray Wheeler, a young woman whose fiance dies unexpectedly before the wedding, leaving Gray unable to afford her home--so she moves in with her fiance's best friends, Sam (Kevin Smith, director of Clerks and Dogma) and Dennis (Sam Jaeger, Lucky Number Slevin). But the presence of another old friend named Fritz (Timothy Olyphant, Deadwood) leads to the unveiling of a secret: Gray's fiance had a child with another woman. Catch and Release lacks the clear story structure that most romantic comedies are built on, but trades it for a richer sense of the ambiguities of human relationships. Garner, though lovely and personable, is a bit bland--fortunately, she's surrounded by actors with all kinds of edges, including Smith (who shows an unexpected and uncloying earnest side), Fiona Shaw (from the Harry Potter movies) as the fiance's grieving mother, and Juliette Lewis (Cape Fear), who demonstrates once again her powers as a fearless and surprising actress. Catch and Release is an uneven movie, with a remarkably elegant visual style that sometimes clashes with the workmanlike dialogue, but it can't be written off as the same old Hollywood claptrap. Though a happy ending is inevitable, the path it takes has some surprising turns and flashes of unexpected emotional depth.-- Bret Fetzer
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Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 2.35:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : 2227379
- Director : Susannah Grant
- Media Format : AC-3, Color, Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Full Screen, Dubbed, Widescreen, NTSC, Subtitled
- Run time : 1 hour and 52 minutes
- Release date : May 8, 2007
- Actors : Jennifer Garner, Timothy Olyphant, Kevin Smith, Sam Jaeger, Tina Lifford
- Dubbed: : French
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish, French
- Producers : Jenno Topping
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified
- Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B00005JPF3
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #53,492 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2,141 in Romance (Movies & TV)
- #6,370 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
- #8,796 in Drama DVDs
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Customers find this romantic movie engaging with a heart-felt story and well-cast actors, particularly praising Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant's performances. The film is genuinely entertaining, making customers laugh and cry, and they appreciate its meaningful and relatable content. While some customers consider it well-written, others find the screenplay in bad shape. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers describing it as boring.
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Customers find this movie to be very good, with one customer specifically mentioning it's a great movie to watch with girlfriends.
"...to hide just when Fritz is about to express his feelings is mostly well executed, but I wish the frame had pulled back enough to show the gesture..." Read more
"very different but good movie" Read more
"...Sweet, real, awesome moving, film. Thank you Susanna Grant!..." Read more
"...This is a must see movie....especially if you've ever experienced the loss of someone you thought you'd spend the rest of your life with.....there..." Read more
Customers enjoy the romantic movie's storyline, describing it as a heartwarming tale with just enough emotion and a happy ending, with one customer noting its realistic portrayal of love and loss.
"...The amount of emotionally mature and emotionally difficult themes that this film bravely tackles is wonderful." Read more
"...Thank you Susanna Grant for bring us a touching, moving, heartfelt, and tastefully romantic story, and never going for an easy or cheap way with the..." Read more
"...I lost my beloved husband, JB, six years ago. And this movie reflects the emotions, the trials, and the overcoming of grief, that I went through..." Read more
"...He is truly a romantic lead. This film is a Chick Flick, a Rom-Com, folks. It's not based on a great literary read...." Read more
Customers praise the cast of the movie, particularly its character actors and actresses, with one customer noting the great chemistry between them.
"...Every character grapples with this, even the child, and traverses their own story arc without staying stuck in one dimension...." Read more
"...ability to act and express so much with such subtle movements, facial expressions, as well as the way they speak and how the speak their lines......." Read more
"...Timothy Olyphant movies that just so happens to have an excellent ensemble cast, all around. He is truly a romantic lead...." Read more
"...worth sitting through if you can ignore his poor acting and focus on her good acting and the unique story the movie presents." Read more
Customers find the movie genuinely entertaining, making them laugh and cry, with one customer noting how it sneaks up on them with humor.
"...Olyphant is consistently magnetic and fun to watch. ***/SPOILERS***" Read more
"...as well as the way they speak and how the speak their lines....completely engaging, witty, heartfelt, as well as with depth, and sadness...." Read more
"...Watching it made me laugh, cry.....a gamut of emotions is the mark of a great movie....and this one is it!..." Read more
"...The treatment of this situation was both heartfelt and comedic. The definition of comedy is not jokes or ribald stand up comedians...." Read more
Customers find the movie uplifting and meaningful, describing it as an inspiring tale that is relatable, with one customer noting how it takes you on a journey through life's ups and downs.
"...They each make mistakes and grow from them. It's so relatable that, by the end, it feels like you're just another friend in the room with these..." Read more
"Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant...how can you go wrong?! Sweet, real, awesome moving, film. Thank you Susanna Grant!..." Read more
"...In real life, um, not so much the reality. I liked the underpinning of hope because when you lose someone - hope is what got you through their..." Read more
"...It's not based on a great literary read. But it does takes a heavy subject, the unexpected loss of a loved one, and explores the different ways the..." Read more
Customers find the movie sweet and delightful, particularly praising Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant's performances together.
"...grasping, but Garner's vulnerability kept the character grounded and lovable. Juliette Lewis was just perfect...." Read more
"Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant...how can you go wrong?! Sweet, real, awesome moving, film. Thank you Susanna Grant!..." Read more
"...This film is a road picture, a jaunt. It's mindless and heartwarming fun, against a heavy backdrop. Not to be taken too seriously...." Read more
"...Timothy Olyphant is outstanding and be honest, you can not take your eyes away on his screen time!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the movie, with some praising the well-written story while others find the screenplay unbelievable.
"...This film is a Chick Flick, a Rom-Com, folks. It's not based on a great literary read...." Read more
"...Bravo, direction, writing, and the whole cast, yes Julliet Lewis, is also always pretty amazing as well...." Read more
"...forwarding it and realized there is no "turn" to take, it's just a rambling, dull exploration of all of the supporting character's lives that no one..." Read more
"...It is a beautifully written story with characters you totally love and feel for." Read more
Customers find the movie's pacing negative, describing it as boring and a waste of time.
"...it and realized there is no "turn" to take, it's just a rambling, dull exploration of all of the supporting character's lives that no one needs...." Read more
"A poor beginning, but an enjoyable movie overall...." Read more
"...Whatever happened in the cutting room resulted in a really dumb movie with no deep meaning or point, no comedic value, and nothing original to offer..." Read more
"...might have made a good, one week episode of some TV show but not worthy of a movie...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021This film is fundamentally about how to cope with painful truths; escape with distractions, bottle it up for years, only show the good side of ourselves, blame others for our own failings or what's out of our control, or face it and transmute it into something that's helpful and kind. Every character grapples with this, even the child, and traverses their own story arc without staying stuck in one dimension. They each make mistakes and grow from them. It's so relatable that, by the end, it feels like you're just another friend in the room with these very real-seeming people.
I'm a fan of every actor and they each create a story that engaged my heart from the beginning. I felt along with each of them, so they did a wonderful job. Garner managed to express the bitter side of grief in a way that humanized her character without vilifying her. There were plenty of moments when her character could have been played a touch too low or too grasping, but Garner's vulnerability kept the character grounded and lovable. Juliette Lewis was just perfect. Olyphant's character seems to be written as a cartoon cutout at first, but he quickly displays an electric presence that gives the guy interest, self-awareness, and depth. Olyphant consistently steals the show; you just want to see what he's going to do next. The love scenes have a focus on the story being told rather than just exposing the actors' bodies. More is said without words, which makes the story more stimulating.
***SPOILERS*** The scene in the kitchen when Gray runs to hide just when Fritz is about to express his feelings is mostly well executed, but I wish the frame had pulled back enough to show the gesture Olyphant made with his hand when Garner pulled back. He reached for her in a silent "don't go" that was only partially visible. That movement contributed more to the unspoken conversation, so it really shouldn't have been cropped. The storage room scene where Olyphant played Fritz's self-defense with pained humor felt like a real break-up, and the shadow of disillusioned resolve that crossed his eyes looked like he was living it rather than acting it. Olyphant is consistently magnetic and fun to watch. ***/SPOILERS***
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025This is one of my most favorite all-time movies. Came quick, and in perfect shape.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2020A very powerful story about understanding, sympathy, and getting to know ones-self. Jennifer Garner's movements portray a woman who slowly starts living again, not as a woman defined by perfection, but by understanding where she can be mature and where she can have fun and learn to be herself. Timothy Olymphant starts as the loyal "bro" of his recently deceased friend and in the end reveals himself to be a sensitive, caring man who has to give the best kiss in the world!
It's not going to be a movie with tons of comedy; it starts out at a funeral! It's meant for those who understand the strength needed to pick yourself back up after life knocks you down, more than once. The main character isn't the deceased fiance; you're not meant to pity him or think bad of Jennifer Garner's character for what she does, you're meant to grow as she does, finding value in the life she now has.
If I could give this movie more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. The amount of emotionally mature and emotionally difficult themes that this film bravely tackles is wonderful.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025very different but good movie
- Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024A fiancé has died… and soon the secrets come trickling out bit by bit. There’s lots of “forgive and move on” in this movie. Jennifer Garner —and all of the crew really — were super in their roles!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant...how can you go wrong?! Sweet, real, awesome moving, film. Thank you Susanna Grant!
These two both are scene stealers, and their ability to act and express so much with such subtle movements, facial expressions, as well as the way they speak and how the speak their lines....completely engaging, witty, heartfelt, as well as with depth, and sadness. Two truly gifted artistic talents.
Really nice to see Timothy Olyphant pick up the camera again - must be an actual passion of is - his character in Broken Hearts Club is also a photographer...and equally compelling and engaging.
Bravo, direction, writing, and the whole cast, yes Julliet Lewis, is also always pretty amazing as well.
Thank you Susanna Grant for bring us a touching, moving, heartfelt, and tastefully romantic story, and never going for an easy or cheap way with the development and journey of the main characters.
Please create more films like this, and please use Jennifer Garner and Timothy Olyphant again :)
I didn't know about this movie until just randomly searching for Jennifer Garner (big Alias fan!) and when I saw she was the lead with Timothy Olyphant (he is amazing in everything he does....from Justified, to his role in Damages, Broken Hearts Club, and even as the villain in one of the Die Hard films), I figured it was worth renting and I was more than happy.....
I'd even watch a sequel :)
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024I'm a widow which is why I watched but this was tilted on all good hope and intent. In real life, um, not so much the reality.
I liked the underpinning of hope because when you lose someone - hope is what got you through their passing and into the days after - but in general life moves a bit more "clunckily" along.
So - what for hope.
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Stefanie BothReviewed in Germany on August 7, 2011
5.0 out of 5 stars Geniale und Gefühlvolle Liebesgeschichte
Der Film ist echt Klasse. Ein Frauenfilm durch und durch. Die Schauspieler sind alle echt genial. Die Story sehr gut. Kleine Sprüche die teilweise sehr komisch, aber wahr sind. Wunderschöne Orte, mir geviel die Flußszene sehr schön. Die Natur ist wirklich zum angreifen nahe. Zur Story. Alle müssen mit dem Verlust des besten Freundes und Verlobten zu recht kommen, dabei entwickelt sich das Leben aller weiter. Und es entsteht eine sehr schöne Liebesromanze. Die die Trauer um alles in den Hintergrund stellt.
- katiie580Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get enough!
It wasn't until I was searching on Amazon for random dvds that I could spend what little money I had on, that I found 'Catch and Release'. Now I must admit that when I was looking at it on amazon it looked rubbish and deathly boring and maybe quite old.
When I eventually gave in and watched it I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole film! It's safe to say that this film is captivating! Jennifer Garner played her character in such a way that I felt everything she was feeling! I got butterflies and just couldn't look away! The comedy aspect of the film kept me highly amused and I really giggled at parts!
Once I'd watched the film once, I watched it again every night for the next week because I loved it so much and got something new from it everytime I watched it!
After watching it endlessly I bought more copies for my friends for christmas and they all loved the film almost as much as me!
I highly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys a good old chick flick! Even if you're doubting this film because of how it looks I would urge you to give it a chance!!
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miaReviewed in Canada on December 20, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars servive
service film parfait
- Glam readerReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars surprise
i completely loved that film. i really didn't have any expection and was surprised at how good it was. The scenario is good, you don't expect what's going to happen. there is a perfect balance with the drama, the comedy and the romantic. the actors are brilliant. I really had a good time watching it. i would really recommend that movie
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StéphaneReviewed in France on March 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ras
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