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Life or Something Like It, a romantic comedy that debuted in 2002, caught my attention with its intriguing storyline. And let’s face it, Angelina Jolie’s presence on screen is captivating. This movie marked a high point in her film career, and it’s easy to see why she took on the role. The story centers around Lanie, a career-focused woman with ambitious aspirations for her future. As a news reporter aiming to transition to network television from the local news scene, Lanie’s journey resonated with me, especially given the abundance of films featuring news reporters that I’ve come across recently.
At first glance, it may seem like her life is picture-perfect. With a career full of promise and a baseball player fiancé, she’s the envy of many. But as the story progresses, we soon realize that it’s all just a show. Her ambition to become a network reporter has led her to wear a mask of perfection. This facade is put to the test when she encounters a homeless man with seemingly supernatural abilities while covering a news story.
In a shocking prediction, a homeless man foretells Lanie’s death within a week. Despite dismissing him as crazy, his previous accurate predictions start to unsettle her. With a seemingly perfect life, Lanie is afraid of losing everything. She embarks on a journey with her cameraman to deconstruct her life and discover her true self. While the concept is intriguing, the movie could use some refinement in its execution. The pacing felt a bit uneven, detracting from the overall experience.
I often pondered how I would react in a situation similar to the protagonist of the film. Personally, I don’t think I would have made the same choices as her. The characters in the movie had a lot of potential and seemed to have a great time exploring them. At its heart, it’s a romantic comedy that focuses on the protagonist’s relationship with the cameraman, Pete. This romantic spark seems to come out of nowhere and develops rapidly. In a movie, there is a limited time to delve into background stories, but the pace was so quick that it was hard to keep up. The part about her family felt a bit rushed, and I believe they could have added more depth there. However, considering that movies used to be under 2 hours, I appreciate their efforts. It was amusing how they tried to make Angelina Jolie appear unattractive in the movie, but it didn’t quite work. She was distractingly beautiful, like a supermodel among ordinary people. She just naturally stands out. Overall, I found this movie to be enjoyable for fans of romantic comedies. It might not be groundbreaking, but it’s a fun, light-hearted ride. I would rate this movie a 5.5 out of 10. If you’re looking for something to watch when you’re bored, I recommend giving this one a try.
